22 June, 2011

U.S. lawmakers study arming cargo ships to fight pirates - National public safety | Examiner.com

U.S. lawmakers study arming cargo ships to fight pirates - National public safety | Examiner.com: "Some U.S. government officials are seriously considering permitting American registered cargo ships to carry weapons to defend themselves from international piracy especially off the coast of Somalia and northern Africa.

According to an intelligence source, there are two main rationales for arming merchant ships: First, to protect the ships and crews from Somali pirates and terrorists; and to regulate the use of private security firms offering armed mercenaries."

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