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To: a fool in paradise

What authority does the FBI hold in international waters off the coast of Somalia?

I'm no expert, but since it's international waters, I would think there is no "authority" except for maritime laws.

Since the pirates are well, pirates (outside the maritime laws) does it really matter how they die???

26 posted on 04/09/2009 2:25:04 PM PDT by Popman (One useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three is a Congress - John Adams)

To: Popman

I'm no expert, but since it's international waters, I would think there is no "authority" except for maritime laws.

Since it is a U.S.-flagged vessel, the USCG and Federal agents do have jurisdiction aboard, and U.S. law applies.

49 posted on 04/09/2009 3:19:30 PM PDT by Ramius (Personally, I give us... one chance in three. More tea?)

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