Pirates Seize Underway Boat and Rob Passengers Near Manaus, Brazil
January 11: Armed river pirates reportedly boarded the EXPRESSO GAMA 3 boat underway heading from Ceasa and Careiro towards Catalão, robbing and abandoning its passengers and taking the vessel. The assailants reportedly stated they were following orders from the FDN criminal organization. Local police are searching for the stolen vessel now.
Sources: Portal Marcos Santos & Portal do Holanda & Caboco