Robin128 Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 (edited) The Royal Navy has captured 13 Somali pirates onboard a sail boat in the Indian Ocean, the Ministry of Defence has said. A combined Nato-led counter-piracy force successfully intercepted the vessel which was known to be operating off the Somali coast. Both Royal Fleet Auxiliary Fort Victoria and United States Ship Carney manoevered into position around the dhow and encouraged her to comply with the British and American forces. After the boat refused to cooperate, a Royal Navy helicopter with Royal Marine maritime snipers was deployed to provide various clear warnings to the suspects to stop. The boat refused to comply until Royal Marines in speedboats approached and successfully boarded it, forcing the suspects to surrender. There were 13 Somali pirates on board together with a selection of weapons. http://news.sky.com/home/world-news/article/16148826 Nice one Royals! Edited January 14, 2012 by Robin128 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 I'm guessing they weren't successful or "up and coming" pirates judging by their "sail boat" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migster Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 Keel haul em................ aarrhHHH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 They'll all be getting a nice new flat and some of our luvverly dole money in no time then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiss.tony Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 (edited) not so brave when they come across a helicopter gun ship and rib with 6 marines tooled up to hilt like the man above says stick them on ferry will look after them free of charge Edited January 14, 2012 by swiss.tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 Well done to the RN guys! I would be interested to know how they "Encouraged her to comply with the British and American Forces". Maybe they shouted over the load hailer "If you really want to play with us go ahead................please"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 Well done to the RN guys! I would be interested to know how they "Encouraged her to comply with the British and American Forces". Maybe they shouted over the load hailer "If you really want to play with us go ahead................please"? or please sir can we come aboard for tea and scones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 Riddle their boat with bullet holes and leave them to take their chances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSPUK Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 The Russians know what to do - looks like they were really enjoying it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDmdtcyDVlg&feature=related Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 The Russians know what to do - looks like they were really enjoying it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDmdtcyDVlg&feature=related Dave :lol: no messing around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaseone Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 Did they use enough ammo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKPoacher Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 That's about my shots to kill ratio on pigeons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin128 Posted January 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 Do you think that makes up for the embarrassing capture of our Navy by the Iranians a few years back? HMMM Iran threatening to close the gulf... I don't think so Dinnajad. :yp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpatten Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 Can anyone tell me why we are "capturing" Somali pirates? Why are`nt we killing them first and asking questions later? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin128 Posted January 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 Cos they got 'uman rights brother! :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo90 Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 I'm guessing they weren't successful or "up and coming" pirates judging by their "sail boat" they use such boats to try and avoid looking obviously like pirates.... did you see that thing with Ross Kemp with the pirates they were using practically hollwed out tree trunks with an outboard motor and a length of bamboo to scale up onto the ships...... I reckon the russians have it about right though......why dont the cargo ships just have 6 marines on each as they pass through the affected area's .....sure that would stop teh whole affair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cottonseed Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 Can anyone tell me why we are "capturing" Somali pirates? Why are`nt we killing them first and asking questions later? Exactly. Board the ships, dump their weapons overboard, handcuff them to the deck rails and scuttle the ship. Cost effective pest control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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