Puntland steps up anti-piracy operations in Somalia
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Caasimada Online
Puntland administration coastguard forces have intensified operations along the Somali region’s coastline to prevent piracy from returning. A Puntland statement said the forces had relaunched operations targeting pirates, according to Caasimada Online.
Puntland, an autonomous region in north-eastern Somalia, has stepped up operations against pirate groups active along its coastline after several attacks were reported in recent days. Puntland coastguards have intensified their operations to prevent a resurgence of piracy and strengthen coastal security, according to a statement from Puntland authorities.
The authorities also shared information with the public on developments in the situation and said that the forces had relaunched operations targeting pirates. The operations come as piracy has once again increased in some areas of the Somali coastline.
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