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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan...shire-54687379
Not the best place to highjack a boat, right on the SBS's doorstep!!
I know! Hardly the sharpest tools in the box.
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Originally Posted by murkeywaters
Unfortunately the hijackers were brought ashore alive.
It'll give Preti Patel's reputation a much needed boost. :courage:
In fairness, I don't think they were hijackers. They were frightened, panicking, desperate people who made some bad decisions when put in a stressful situation. I don't think they got on that tanker intending to hijack it though I may be proved wrong when all the facts come out.
She does already enjoy a very strong reputation for excellence within the party and its voters happily, but it's nice to see it enhanced.Quote:
Originally Posted by number2
During my University Summer Holidays I worked at the SBS base down in Hamworthy, Poole. They also had regular Army, Royal Marines, Gurkhas as well as US military at that base. Some amazing blokes. I remember being in awe at seeing men jump out of Chinooks with no protective outfits - just kind of a roll at the end to diffuse the force.
Witnessing some of the exercises I do recall telling myself at the time that I was very glad not to be on the opposing side against the Gurkhas. Absolute mentalists! I'm not sure 'taking prisoners' was in their vocabulary.....
Your talents are wasted, you should be on the stage... https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...61b55709f7.gifQuote:
Originally Posted by monogroover
According to reports the "frightened, panicking, desperate people who made some bad decisions when put in a stressful situation" smashed glass and made threats to kill crew members, after being told they would be handed over to immigration officials.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeremy67
Let's hope they earned a trip back to Nigeria.
Well, let me put it this way.
When was the last time a SBS operation was announced BEFORE it had taken place, and an almost live commentary was provided?
To top that off, it happened within 30 minutes from their base...
Maybe there's more too it than that! There could be a submarine trapped inside the hull.
Them bloody Ruskies.
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Originally Posted by Jeremy67
Reckon the Vessel master and/or crew were paid to take them onboard, feed them for the duration of the passage, and "discover" them when on approach to Soton.
Captain/crew think this way - precludes any chance of suspicion of them.
Over in 7 minutes. Those Nigerians must have pooped themselves seeing these SBS black masked figures coming at them. A very pro operation.
They were heading into Fawley, empty. presumably to pick up some west African spec. Gasoil
I’ve Worked there 36 yrs
They’d not have had much chance to beat the security on the deep water terminal to get inshore, so they’d have had to swim for it at some point I reckon.
It’ll take about 3 days to load so maybe catch a lift home.
'By Strength and Guile...'
Unfortunately the Expendables weren’t available.
Or the doormen from Weatherspoons!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Pitfitter
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Originally Posted by number2
The real world is not quite as you imagine it.
I certainly wouldn't be surprised if at least one crew member was involved.Quote:
Originally Posted by blackal
I think the idiot is correct, she does have a fan base amongst the card carrying party members, no matter how unbelievable that’ll be to people like you and me. She appeals to a certain element. Disgraceful, but true.Quote:
Originally Posted by number2
I'm sure you're right after-all she sings from the 'Fromage song book', odd given her history.Quote:
Originally Posted by thenikjones
Probably the traffickers told the captain to take them.It will be here’s some money and take them or We will visit Your wife and family while Your away.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeremy67
Why are these folks hijackers and not pirates. Coz they Arrrrrrr!
Shame that even this tread cannot escape politics, but we are where we are I suppose.
Here you go...link.Quote:
Originally Posted by Andyg
I appreciated the joke!Quote:
Originally Posted by Andyg
And I didn't spot it. Shame on me...sorry Andy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kirk280
This has become a high profile case. I'm sure that the court will have a say about this as well, when it's clear that one of the crew members (etc) had something to do with the stowaways on board. Up until then it's speculating.Quote:
Originally Posted by lew07
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I doubt if any traffickers operate outside their own locale. Doubt if the captain was Nigerian.Quote:
Originally Posted by lew07
BUT - I wouldn't be surprised if some of the crew now claim asylum in UK