Caught On Tape: U.S. Security Contractors Open Fire On Somali Pirates

Following the highjacking of a cargo ship near the coast of Somalia in April of 2009, ocean transport companies began taking the threat of modern day pirates seriously. For years Somali pirates were able to easily board ships and hold their crew for ransom, at times even going so far as to torture or kill hostages until their demands were met.
But, as SHTFplan.com’s Mac Slavo writes, it looks like the pirate business has gotten significantly more dangerous for maritime criminals who are often under-equipped and travelling in speed boats.
As the following series of videos shows, U. S. security contractors are prepared to take rapid and deadly action when being pursued or engaged on the high seas:
One guard begins by firing warning shots around the boat which can be seen landing just feet away from the speedboat. After firing dozens of rounds at the speedboat which crashes into the ship’s hull, one contractor can be heard shouting: ‘Where they at, what’s their position?’
As one speedboat careers off in retreat security can be heard calling: ‘Second skip coming in.’
A second boat races towards the starboard of the ship.
Security guards fire dozens more rounds at the vessel which eventually retreats.
Full report: The Daily Mail

This post was published at Zero Hedge on Apr 24, 2017.