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Dutch frigate disarms pirates

Tags: pirates, piracy, Somalia, Society, News
 
Mar 16, 2010 20:20 Moscow Time
The Dutch frigate Tromp had disarmed 3 boats with 9 pirates. Photo: EPA
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The Dutch frigate  Tromp had disarmed 3 boats with 9  pirates. The skiffs were loaded with a lot of weapons, including 6 machine guns , a rocket launcher, knives and ladders. Last week Russia’s Admiral Chabanenko destroyer transferred 7 pirates to Somalia who were arrested February 6th during a seizure attempt.

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