Dutch Forces Kill Two Pirates Off Somali Coast

The Dutch Navy reports that Dutch Marines have killed two pirates and captured 16 others during an operation to free a hijacked Iranian fishing o Monday.

Marines from the HMS Tromp used rigid inflatable speedboats to approach the fishing boat for investigation. As the Marines moved closer, pirate opened fire on them and the Marines returned fire.

Ten pirates were captured as they fled the fishing boat on a skiff and the remaining six were arrested on the fishing boat.

The raid is the first time that the Dutch forces have killed pirates during their joint task force patrols of pirate-infested waters.

The bodies of the two pirates killed during the shoot-out were taken to the HMS Tromp for examination before being disposed at sea.

Officials said the injured pirates were being treated onboard the frigate, however, there is no word on whether or not the pirates will be taken somewhere for trial.