Tanker hijack: 13 pirates involved, five still at large


PUTRAJAYA: Thirteen individuals were involved in the hijacking of MT Orkim Harmony, with five remaining at large, the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) confirmed.

MMEA deputy director of operations Datuk Ahmad Puzi Ab Kahar (pic) said besides the eight that were arrested in Vietnam waters on Friday, there were another five individuals manning a tugboat used to approach MT Orkim Harmony.

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