Sunday, July 3, 2011

Swedish Ships Will Now Take Up Arms To Combat Somali Pirates


Swedish Ships Take Up Arms To Combat Pirates -- The Local

Swedish commercial shipping firm Wallenius has employed armed security staff to police its fleet to help combat the risk posed by pirates in the Gulf of Aden.

In April the government launched an inquiry into the issue of whether Swedish vessels could make use of armed guards to protect themselves.

But following its own internal investigation, Wallenius has decided to act to hire security staff, armed with assault rifles, to help protect ships as they pass the horn of Africa.

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My Comment: I guess for the Swedes they have reached their breaking point, and they are now starting to fight back.

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