Garowe (PP Information) — Puntland Police introduced immediately the arrest of a person suspected of involvement within the current hijacking of the MV Abdullah, a ship owned in Bangladesh. The press launch issued by Puntland Police recognized the suspect as Mohamed Ali Adam. Adam is believed to be one of many pirates liable for the hijacking.
The operation resulting in the arrest was overseen by Chief Police of Nugaal, Mohamed Ali Marduf. Mohamed Ali Adam was apprehended in Yabayil village of Dangorayo district, the place he was hiding.
The MV Abdullah was seized by pirates on March 12, 2024, in waters off Nugaal coast of Somalia. Following negotiations, the ship and its crew have been launched on April 13, 2024, after a ransom of 5 million {dollars} was paid to the abductors. Puntland authorities have intensified efforts to fight piracy within the area. The arrest of Mohamed Ali Adam sends a transparent message to pirates intent on resuming piracy.
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