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The government is contemplating auctioning the Alfa Nero, a 267ft superyacht causing them significant trouble, docked in Falmouth Harbour for over two years.<\/p>

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Despite legal challenges, the government is determined to sell it.<\/p>\n

The vessel was auctioned on June 6th, 2023, but ownership issues are still unresolved. Chief of Staff Lionel Max Hurst stated at a Cabinet Press Conference that they intend to sell it, hoping for a swift resolution if the matter reaches the Privy Council again.<\/p>

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Due to bidder complications, they may need to reopen bidding. T<\/p>

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he Alfa Nero garnered attention due to its association with Andrey Guryev, a Putin associate on international sanctions lists.<\/p>\n

In the previous auction, preferred bidders Eric Schmidt and Warren Halle cooled their interest, citing legal delays and alleged auction rule violations, respectively.<\/p>

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The government expresses concerns about environmental and security risks posed by the yacht.<\/p>\n

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