Brazilian officials suspect a Greek-flagged tanker was the source of an oil spill that has stained about 2,500km of Brazil’s coastline.
The spill was first detected on 2 September, and analysis later showed the oil found was of a type not produced in Brazil.
Federal police in the city of Rio de Janeiro raided the offices of a Greek company linked to the vessel. Officials believe the tanker was carrying heavy crude oil from Venezuela to South Africa in July.
Marine life and popular beaches in a number of north-eastern Brazilian states have been affected by the spill. About 2,000 tonnes of thick sludge have been collected, but a huge clean-up effort is continuing.
Via BBC
