VOA reports
Turkish Forces Kill Ferry Hijacker :
Authorities say Turkish commandos stormed a hijacked ferry Saturday and killed the lone hijacker.
Istanbul Governor Huseyin Avni Mutlu told reporters Saturday that the crew and passengers were all safe, and the identity of the hijacker is still being determined. Earlier reports said up to five suspected Kurdish militants armed with explosives carried out the hijacking.
The ferry Kartepe was carrying 18 passengers, including five women, along with four crew members and two trainees. It ran out of fuel Friday after sailing from Izmit and dropping anchor in the Sea of Marmara, where it was reported commandos boarded the vessel.
Turkish media reported that the ferry was traveling between Izmit and the town of Golcuk in Kocaeli province Friday evening when the vessel was seized by militants.
Well, it was not just some commandos that stormed the ship. They were the NAVAL special forces!
ReplyDeleteLike their US counterparts, Turkish SAT (Sualtı Taaruz - Underwater Attack) naval commandos are always there where they are needed.