More Piracy Near Somalia

[Ron Humphrey]

But do have one question for the gallery. Would it be illogical to presume that if the Supply of new Hostages were to be "discontinued" through efforts focused on the supply chain (Boats/M-Ships/Docks) it doesn't necessarily mean greater danger to those already in custody.

May just be me but wouldn't that make the limited supply of money-makers they already have more valuable to keep around in order to get the ransoms?


(back to the cheap seats)

[Stan]

But do have one question for the gallery. Would it be illogical to presume that if the Supply of new Hostages were to be "discontinued" through efforts focused on the supply chain (Boats/M-Ships/Docks) it doesn't necessarily mean greater danger to those already in custody.

May just be me but wouldn't that make the limited supply of money-makers they already have more valuable to keep around in order to get the ransoms?


(back to the cheap seats)

Hey Ron,
Was just listening to the morning news about a Danish vessel being taken on the 24th with two teenage kids on board and said the same thing to myself (yet again). Turn off the pipeline or begin escort duties while what they do have (some 700 hostages) dwindles down. In the meantime, no ransom payments either.

Then, while they're in a total state of frustration we sweep in turning off the flow of weapons and ammo, food and supplies. As JMA pointed out, it shouldn't be too hard to identify all the luxury SUVs among all the other Somali SUVs out there Then there's always the tell tale hints -- air conditioned sea containers

EDIT: Link to Danish Sailboat and this intelligent quote

Most hostages captured in the pirate-infested waters off East Africa are professional sailors, not families. Pirates are not known to have captured children before.

So much for that being a safe bet !

[JMA]

As JMA pointed out, it shouldn't be too hard to identify all the luxury SUVs among all the other Somali SUVs out there Then there's always the tell tale hints -- air conditioned sea containers

Thats where the armed UAVs come in handy

Whether in Africa or anywhere (note the behaviour of the majority of Lottery winners) poor people who come into lots of money can't resist anything but a vulgar display of conspicuous consumption. Having the money and not being able to flaunt it will simply drive them crazy.