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Piracy: Italian Navy frigate "Libeccio" seizes pirates and frees cargo boat's hostages

Rome, Italy - After hours of pursuit in the middle of Indian Ocean

Italian Navy frigate "Libeccio" released a Iranian "Dhow" cargo carrying 7 crew, which was seized by suspected Somali pirates. The boat was sighted and approached off Kenyan coast, in the middle of Indian Ocean, with prohibitive sea conditions. The pursuit operations started yesterday and ended today at dawn. Suspected pirates, 10 in total, surrendered to the Navy frigate. Safe the crew...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1121234
Rome, Italy, 09/29/2010 15:32
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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