Somali Pirates Hijack Indian Dhow Off The Horn Of Africa

Mogadishu, Somalia (AHN) - Somali pirates have seized yet another vessel off the Horn of Africa coast. The latest ship to fall victim to pirates is an Indian dhow.

Authorities confirmed the the hijacking on Monday but said the Laxmi Sagar was seized on Sunday. According to published reports the vessel operates frequently between Saudi Arabia and the African coast.

This week's recent incident is just another in a every increasing piracy problem off the coast of Africa. The waters off the coast of Somalia has been rife with piracy and numerous vessels from various countries have fallen prey to their attacks and ransom demands.

Maritime officials say nearly 25,000 ships a year use the shipping lines in Gulf of Aden off Somalia's northern coast. Furthermore anti-piracy task forces say the waterway also boasts being the highest risk of piracy in the world.

Somali marine forces recently trained to guard the coast and African Union security personnel captured three suspected pirates on Sunday. Authorities say the case involving the three is currently ongoing and they will likely be tried in Mogadishu. More!