Special forces arrest pirates after freeing hostages

The force commander for the EU Naval Force said that Russian special forces stormed a disabled oil tanker and arrested the Somali pirates aboard.

Special forces arrest pirates after freeing hostages
Thu, 06 May, 2010 - 09:41

The force commander for the EU Naval Force said that Russian special forces stormed a disabled oil tanker and arrested the Somali pirates aboard.

Rear Admiral Jan Thornqvist said today’s dawn raid took place against the Liberian-flagged ship Moscow University, which was boarded by pirates early yesterday.

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