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What kind of cars do Somalia Pirates drive every day?

Ally From Gasgoo.com| April 08 , 2009 10:42 BJT

In a country where hijacking has become epidemic, what kind of cars do Somalia pirates drive in their everyday life?

A recent visitor to the town posted photos of some cars on Somalia street, although he explained that most of the cars are actually driven by civilians as it is difficult to meet a Somalia pirate.

What kind of cars do Somalia Pirates drive every day?

Hijacking has developed into a highly structured social and business model in Somalia. According to the International Maritime Bureau, there were 111 attacks and 42 successful hijackings off Somalia during 2008.

The extra insurance costs and safety concerns are driving shipping companies to spend millions of dollars on diversions, extra security, more expensive insurance and ransom payments.

As a result, the coastal region of Puntland is booming. Fancy houses are being built, expensive cars are being bought - all of this in a country that has not had a functioning central government for nearly 20 years.

What kind of cars do Somalia Pirates drive every day?

What kind of cars do Somalia Pirates drive every day?

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