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Old December 8, 2010, 07:19 AM
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Looks like Somali piracy is drawing up a new niche market - pirate hunting.



Pirate Hunting Cruises Being Offered in Russia


Pirate hunting cruises along the African coast are being offered by private yachts in Russia. For £3,500 per day customers can sail along the coast of Somalia at low speed to entice a pirate into attacking.

Former special forces troops are on board to make sure no harm comes to the wealthy punters. If a pirate does take the bait, they are met with machine gun, rocket, and grenade fire. For an extra fee, customers can hire an AK-47 and join in.

"They are worse than the pirates. At least the pirates have the decency to take hostages, these people are just paying to commit murder," said Vladimir Mironov, a Russian yachtsman.

http://www.shortnews.com/start.cfm?id=79310
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