Arrests made for allegedly ‘seizing or exercising control of a ship by use of threats or force’
Seven men have been arrested on suspicion of attempting to hijack the oil tanker that was seized by members of the elite Special Boat Service (SBS) off the coast of the Isle of Wight on Sunday night.
Hampshire police said they had detained the men – who are understood to be Nigerian nationals – for allegedly “seizing or exercising control of a ship by use of threats or force”. The seven are being held at police stations across the country.
