ReCAAP piracy warning

Alert issued over possible attacks.

ReCAAP: Impending Pirate Attack off Sabah

Piracy reporting center ReCAAP has issued a warning for the waters off Lahad Datu, Malaysia, advising mariners of a heightened risk of attack.

In an unusual advance notice to shipping, ReCAAP relayed detailed intelligence about a specific band of suspected pirates who are believed to be making plans for a kidnapping attempt. According to ReCAAP, members of the Abu Sayyaf group – a terrorist organization with a history of maritime hijackings and kidnappings – are planning to get under way for a known high risk area off Sabah within the next 24 hours. The report suggests that the gang will be using a blue speedboat with three engines.

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Source: maritime-executive.com