A U.S. Destroyer apprehended five individuals attempting to hijack an Israeli-owned tanker in the Gulf of Aden.
The Liberian-flagged Central Park chemical tanker, managed by Zodiac Maritime, was targeted by armed gunmen who tried to board the ship.
The crew locked themselves in a safe room, and the hijackers were unable to gain access. (Trending: Chilling Surveillance Program Under Biden Exposed)
The U.S. Navy pursued and arrested the hijackers with warning shots fired, and they are now being questioned under counter-piracy authorities.
“US Navy personnel from the USS Mason responded to a distress call from the crew onboard an Israeli linked tanker,” reported Fox News’ Jennifer Griffin.
“5 armed gunmen tried to hijack the ship in Gulf of Aden. US Navy pursued toward Yemen. Warning shots fired. Gunmen now being interrogated.”
“The 5 gunmen boarded from a skiff by pulling up alongside the tanker which I am told ‘has a low free board’,” Griffin said.
“The crew had locked themselves in the Citadel (safe room). A Japanese destroyer assisted the USS Mason with the interdiction. 2 Chinese Navy warships in the area did not render assistance.”
“The hijackers exited the vessel and were making their way back to the shores of Yemen when the US Navy personnel pursued and arrested them.”
“Warning shots were fired by the U.S. Navy personnel and a U.S. helicopter gunship flew cover. The 5 hijackers who tried to overtake the Israeli linked tanker are now being questioned by the U.S. military under counter piracy authorities.”
This incident follows a previous attempt by Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists to hijack the same ship.
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