Officials: New 'opportunistic' pirate group behind Somali hijacking
Security officials say a recent hijacking off Somalia was carried out by a new group of "opportunistic criminals," a development that complicates a maritime threat costing the shipping industry billions.
Security officials said Tuesday the latest pirate attack off Somalia was carried out by a new group of "opportunistic criminals." The emergence of this group further complicates an ongoing maritime threat that costs the shipping industry billions of dollars.