Originally Posted by
beardy
That's not true. The Royal Navy had a significant role on the high seas in stopping the trade in human bodies for slavery despite the waters they plied and more recently the vile trade in drug running. Any vessel running the gauntlet of the law of the sea, human decency and morals deserves to be stopped and inspected, only those who carry guilt should be ashamed of their conduct.
There is no higher horse.
Oh, really? Didn't know Gabon flagged tanker was involved in slavery trade. Is oil trade as illegal as slavery trade?
Quite idiotic move on behalf of NATO and Estonia. Could've been done absolutely legally when the vessel was crossing Denish Straits or La Manche.