Indian navy captures 23 pirates

The Indian navy said it has arrested 23 pirates who threatened a merchant vessel in the Gulf of Aden.

Indian navy captures 23 pirates
Sat, 13 Dec, 2008 - 12:26

The Indian navy said it has arrested 23 pirates who threatened a merchant vessel in the Gulf of Aden.

Navy spokesman Commander Nirad Sinha said Indian forces repulsed the pirates today as they were about to board the merchant ship.

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