Brief
Two Greenpeace activists taken into custody after Woodside platform protest
Special police forces removed the activists and placed them in custody on Saturday.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Two Greenpeace activists were taken into police custody on Saturday after scaling Woodside's floating gas production platform off the Pilbara coast, SMH reported.
What happened
The activists climbed the offshore unit, attached a massive sign to the structure and set up temporary tents, intending to remain on the platform for as long as possible while protesting Woodside's plans to drill for oil and gas at Scott Reef.
What the reports add
SMH noted that four protesters travelled to the platform, but only two were arrested after a special police unit landed a helicopter on the platform and removed them. The article also placed the incident within a broader live‑news blog covering other national and international headlines.
What was said
Greenpeace said the stunt was aimed at highlighting the company's drilling plans, but the outlet did not provide direct quotations from the activists or Woodside representatives.
How it came about
The protest follows ongoing criticism of Woodside's expansion into the Scott Reef area, a topic previously covered by Felo News in its environmental reporting on Australian offshore drilling.
Key facts
- Two Greenpeace activists were arrested after scaling Woodside's offshore gas platform. (smh.com.au)
- Four protesters traveled to the platform, but only two were taken into custody. (smh.com.au)
- Special police forces used a helicopter to land on the platform and remove the activists. (smh.com.au)
Sources
- [1] smh.com.au — originally reported as “WA news LIVE: Protesters arrested over Woodside platform stunt”
