Quote Originally Posted by Gavanddal View Post
When are the SAS going to go in and rescue the British hostages held by Somali pirates.
It's about time these gun-toting savages were taught a lesson.

I know Western forces haven't had a great track record when intervening in these uncivilised African countries, but I think a covert operation is now in order. It looks like the captives are doomed anyway if something isn't done soon.

IIRC when they were originally seized there were some Royal Marines on a nearby fleet auxiliary ship ready to slot them. A phone call back to the MoD and a quick chat between a desk bound admiral and a risk assessment officer scuppered that idea.