Somali Pirates Taken Down By Special Forces Mercenaries

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This documentary chronicles the harrowing tale of the MV Iceberg 1, a container ship hijacked by Somali pirates and held captive for nearly 1,000 days. As the crew faced brutal conditions and their owners abandoned them, a group of mercenaries trained the newly formed Puntland Maritime Police Force for a daring rescue mission.Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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