Last Friday... The MV Arillah-I, a bulk freighter registered to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), was attacked. The pirates, armed with AK-47's and rocket-propelled grenades, approached in two skiffs launched from a mothership. The crew of the ship, however, had already called for assistance and were secured in their vessel's safe room. Instead the pirates were met by UAE Special Forces with air backing. The ship is now on its way back to Dubai, where the pirates will be tried. If convicted, they will face life in prison.
