(AP) Elena Becatoros - The Greek coast guard stopped a boat taking part in the Gaza flotilla after it set sail without permission from Crete, and towed it back into port, the Greek Merchant Marine Ministry said. David Heap, a Canadian passenger, said the Greek coast guard and "special forces" boarded the vessel after it had sailed several kilometers out to sea. Greece last week banned all boats participating in the Gaza flotilla from leaving port.
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