Mauritius arrests captain of oil spill ship

Island nation declared stare of environmental emergency' after MV Wakashio ran aground

Mauritius has arrested the captain of a Japanese bulk carrier that ran aground off its coast, causing an oil spill in one of the world's most pristine maritime environments.

We have arrested the captain of the vessel and another member of the crew. After having been heard by the court, they have been denied bail and are still in detention," Inspector Siva Coothen told Reuters.