Note: The following alert-brief is a quote:
http://www.icc-ccs.org/main/all_piracy_al.php
Lagos - Nigeria
28 November 2007
Masters advised to remain vigilant and question the intentions of all craft approaching their vessels. Pirates dressed in military fatigues and using military launches are boarding vessels and taking hostages. The hostages are later released in exchange for cash and cigarettes.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman
This information is current as of today, Tue Dec 11 2007 04:26:55 GMT-0800 (PST).
Worldwide Caution
October 09, 2007