Indonesian Navy Apprehends Pirates
The Indonesian Navy has apprehended six alleged pirates planning operations in the Malacca Straits.
According to MANA, They are suspected of plotting attacks on tankers passing through eastern Malaysia.
The arrests followed a tip-off, and at least three of the men apprehended are known pirates.
The ReCAAP's November report states that there were7 7 piracy or robbery incidents for the whole of Asia in the first 11 months of this year, a 60 percent annual drop from 193.
Almost half the world's total seaborne trade passes through the strait each year
The arrests followed a tip-off, and at least three of the men apprehended are known pirates.
The ReCAAP's November report states that there were7 7 piracy or robbery incidents for the whole of Asia in the first 11 months of this year, a 60 percent annual drop from 193.
Almost half the world's total seaborne trade passes through the strait each year