Puntland security soldiers arrest the planning group for carrying out their pirate responsibilities

 
Security forces in Puntland state arrested a group of three men who were planning to carry out piracy in the coastal areas of Puntland.

Security officials paraded the group with weapons, supplies and their boats in Gharwi on Monday, revealing the group's intention to launch attacks on commercial ships and fishing boats at sea.

The arrest of these suspects coincides with recent efforts by the Puntland administration to establish anti-piracy forces on the coast, in response to escalating kidnapping incidents.

The European Union naval force responsible for maritime security along the East African coast has reported that at least 14 ships have been hijacked off the Somali coast since late November 2023.