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Old 28 October 2009, 10:45   #1
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Somali Pirate Yacht Hijack.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009...ple?CMP=AFCYAH

If the navy have it pinpointed, how long before the SBS give these guys a fright?

Perhaps an 'accident' with an M16 might deter future attacks on British registered non-merchant craft.
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I'm not sure that shooting this elderly couple would deter other Yachties from foolishly cruising in Pirate infested waters
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I'm not sure that shooting this elderly couple would deter other Yachties from foolishly cruising in Pirate infested waters
Not even if the Pirates were hit in the crossfire?
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I agree - why not send a few yachts out with 4-6 heavily armed SBS chaps on them - sail round for a few weeks & they are bound to be approached - when come along side BANG - no more pirates . Then they will think twice about doing it again. Of course deny everything , no record of anything as its 600 mile of the coast - no one will see or hear anything either.

Give them a bit of their own treatment !
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Ahh but Labour would never allow that - they are still attacking the Conservatives for the IRA scum who were killed in Gibraltar - and the lefty BBC always stick by Labour as well.
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and the lefty BBC always stick by Labour as well.
BBC - Are they controlling your Brain?
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Does BBC stand for British Brain Control?

I think Blackroady's suggestion is a darn fine one. Perhaps the SBS operatives could enhance the bait by wearing grey wigs & walking with canes while on deck.
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Who's Brian?
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Who's Brian?
Another Rinbet duckin' fyxlexic!
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Another Rinbet Duckin' Fyxlexic!
Nope, was hoping someone would take the bait but alas noooo.
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