Dutch navy involved in shoot-out with pirates
Dutch marines were involved in a shooting incident with pirates who tried to take over a ship in the Arabian Sea on Tuesday, the defence ministry has confirmed.
The marines fired directly at the pirates after warning shots failed to deter their approach.
The government has sanctioned the stationing of marines on vulnerable Dutch ships and also takes part in Nato patrols in the region.
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