Pirates Seize the Third Shrimp Boat Off Sonora's Coast in a Week
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October 10, 2013
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The shrimp trawler “Oviedo VI” was boarded by pirates who stole their shrimp last week.  According to information provided by the Director of Inspection and Surveillance, this was the third case of piracy in less than a week.

The shrimp boat was located 10 nautical miles northwest of Bahia de Kino, Sonora, when it was attacked. Oviedo VI has its home port in San Felipe, Baja California.

As soon as the pirates had departed the captain of Oviedo VI notified the Navy, his home port, and the owner.

As of yesterday the exact amount of shrimp taken was unknown.

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