The Rest Is Classified 19. Attack on Greenpeace: Death in the Pacific (Ep 2)
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Feb 12, 2025 Did the French secret service orchestrate a state-sponsored act of terrorism against Greenpeace? Discover the shocking bombing of the Rainbow Warrior and the ensuing chaos that led to a frantic manhunt for the culprits. The narrative reveals the tragic death of a crew member and the political fallout in France. Dive into the moral complexities and accountability issues faced by those involved, and uncover how this incident shapes contemporary covert operations and environmental activism.
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The Bombing of the Rainbow Warrior
- French frogman Jean-Luc Guisterre planted two explosives on the Rainbow Warrior.
- He claimed their intention was to neutralize the boat without hurting anyone.
Pereira's Death
- The Rainbow Warrior crew discovered photographer Fernando Pereira was missing.
- Police divers found Pereira's body; he drowned in his cabin, likely trapped by the second bomb.
Key Evidence and Arrests
- The police investigation got a lucky break thanks to a local yacht club who had noted a suspicious van's license plate.
- This led to the arrest of two French agents posing as a Swiss couple.
