US Shuts Off Seafood From Fiji Ship Accused With Charges Of Enslaving Crew

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A tuna fishing boat based on the island of Fiji was banned on Wednesday from importing seafood in the USA. It is because of accusations levied on it of enslaving its crew members. The ban is a proactive effort of the United States to prevent the commodities produced through forced labour away from its coasts and from entering the country.

The US Customs and Border Protection also issued an order to prevent the entry of any shipments from Hangton 112. This is a longliner run by a Chinese national...

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