Yacht to remain
Westport reporter The yacht Orinda, which ' was seized in connection with an alleged drug smuggling incident-at Karamea in March,wiff be in Westport for some time yet. The customs officer at Greymouth (Mr E. Matheson) said the yacht would remain at Westpott until charges relating ,to its seizing were heard:* in the Supreme Court " at Auck-
Sand. No date has been set. for the hearing. “After the hearing the yacht will remain at Westport until a dispute over the right of seizure by the. Customs Department is settled,” 'said Mr Matheson. ; A part-owner A of. the Orinda is disputing the department’s actions. If he is unsuccessful. the? yacht will be disposed; ot by the Ministry of W6rkV ’
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