32 North Korean are free

It all started when authorities from Panama found a ship that was carrying weapons from Cuba and was supposed to end his trip in North Korea. The authorities did detained the 35 crew members. As time went on, 32 of the 35 crew members were release and are allowed to go back into North Korea. The captain, his assistant and a political emissary do still face charges of illegal possession of weapons. This accusation could lead to penalty of 12 years in prison.

Something interesting is that North Korea is demanding Panama to return the 10,000 tons of sugar that was on the boat. They believe the sugar is worth about 5 million dollars. The sugar is needed in North Korea for end of the year celebration for children.