An Indian cargo ship seized by pirates off the coast of Somalia on Saturday (see earlier entries) has been located by the European anti-piracy force in the region.
The vessel is now in the vicinity of Hobyo, a port town in the semi-autonomous region of Galmudug, the EU Naval Force said, giving a location for the vessel for the first time.
Hobyo used to be a major meeting point for pirates at the height of their strength in 2011, Reuters news agency reports
“An EU Naval Force maritime patrol aircraft has confirmed the exact location of the dhow [boat] and has attempted to establish radio communications but without success,” it said in a statement on its website.
“Investigations and operations are ongoing.”
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