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sylph16

10-27-2008 02:56 AM

Security firms join fight against Somali pirates...Blackwater rears its ugly face

Link to Article:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27390087/

Quote:

NAIROBI, Kenya - Blackwater Worldwide and other private security firms — some with a reputation for being quick on the trigger in Iraq — are joining the battle against pirates plaguing one of the world's most important shipping lanes off the coast of Somalia.

Humble Janitor

10-27-2008 06:40 AM

Re: Security firms join fight against Somali pirates...Blackwater rears its ugly face

Ughh, Blackwater. Everyone's favorite SA/SS wanna-bes.

TranceAm

10-27-2008 08:07 AM

Re: Security firms join fight against Somali pirates...Blackwater rears its ugly face

I wonder, what weaponry they are allowed to have and use in International Waters, and what rules of engagement they have to abide? (Aircraft Carrier?)

Can they just enter ships to inspect that fly others nations colors because they have the arms to enforce such wishes? Iis there need for a probable cause?

SA/SS wannabe-es :mfr_lol:
The Weapon Arm & Lethal Enforcement Unit of a futuristic Corporate ruled World.

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