January 29, Colombo (LNW): The ‘Lorenzo Putha 04’ vessel previously reported to have been captured by Somalian pirates has been released by the Seychelles Navy.
The Sri Lankan vessel was freed during an operation launched by the Seychelles Navy, and three pirates have been taken into custody, Navy Spokesman Captain Gayan Wickramasuriya said.
The vessel was taken into custody by the Seychelles Navy and the six Sri Lankan fishermen have been rescued.
The said vessel is currently being sent to the island’s capital Victoria, according to report.
