Jan 12 2009
Five Somali Terrorists Dead
What a fabulous Monday morning. This week is off to a wonderful beginning. For those of you unaware, Somalia terrorists (media supporters call them pirates) have been hijacking large ships off the cost of Mogadishu and holding them for millions in ransom.
The Sirius Star, and its 25 member crew have been held since November 15 of last year. The crude oil it was carrying was valued at over $100 million US dollars. The terrorists demanded $3 million for the release of the ship and crew. The ransom was sent in via parachute this past Friday, January 9.
I am pleased to report that five of the Somali terrorists are dead. They drowned, with their share of the ransom, after their small escape boat capsized. According to media reports one body has washed ashore; four are still missing.
Terrorists are currently holding over a dozen ships and 300 crew members hostage. One of the ships containing weapons was seized in September.
