Friday, May 29, 2009

Russian seamen disposed of captured pirates.

SyuzhetyVoennaya operation against Somali piratov28.05.2009Yaponiya sent to combat pirates, two-razvedchikaZaderzhannye in April, the Russian Navy ship "Admiral Panteleev" off the coast of Somalia pirates were handed over to representatives of Iran and Pakistan. The transfer took place about three weeks ago, but this only became known on 28 May, Interfax reports. The Agency has received this information in the main headquarters of Russian Navy.
Sobesednik agency noted that the investigation against pirates captured April 29, lasted about a week. In order to try them in Russia, he said, there is no reason. Among the captured 29 pirates came from Somalia, Iran and Pakistan.
Previously, it was reported that on 19 May First Deputy Defense Minister Colonel General Alexander Comaco told reporters that the issue of transfer of the pirates to third countries will be addressed in conjunction with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, and the captives would be given on the basis of existing legislation.
However, according to today's information, by this time the pirates were handed over to Iran and Pakistan.

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