Piracy and sea crime in Asia hit a 10-year low: Sulu-Celebes seas less threatening this year

Piracy and sea crime in Asia hit a 10-year low
Anatassio Adamopoulo 15 Oct 2018

A new report highlights the decrease in the actual number of piracy and armed robbery incidents in Asian waters but also that aspiring criminals are no less vigorous in their efforts to attack ships. The notorious Sulu-Celebes seas and waters off eastern Sabah have appeared less threatening this year, but a recent abduction case shows that danger remains

Number of actual incidents drops to 50 between January and September but total number of incidents, including attempts, climbs to 64

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