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Somali: Germany pirates explosives
According to the BBC, pirates armed with rocket-propelled grenades seized the Marida Marguerite in May.
Andrew Mwangura, head of the Kenya-based East African Seafarers' Assistance Programme on Tuesday, Dec 29, has said that the Marida Marguerite was 'sailing to safe waters' after the pirates were paid 5.5 million dollars.
However, neither vessel owners nor any other authority have confirmed the claim, but though analysts say such deals are widespread.
ANI
Story first published: Wednesday, December 29, 2010, 18:08 [IST]