Pirate attacks off the Somali coast have surged 75% this year, as bandits lured by million-dollar ransoms have pushed farther out to sea in search of bigger prey among the 20,000 oil tankers, freighters and merchant vessels transiting the Gulf of Aden each year.
At least a dozen vessels and more than 250 international crew are being held hostage. Pirates have reaped £20m in ransom payments this year.
At least a dozen vessels and more than 250 international crew are being held hostage. Pirates have reaped £20m in ransom payments this year.
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