Turkish frigate intercepts pirate boats in Gulf of Aden

ANKARA (A.A) - 05.04.2011 - A Turkish frigate patrolling the Gulf of Aden intercepted two pirate boats, Turkish military said on Tuesday.
In a statement posted in its internet site, the military said that a Japanese maritime patrol aircraft spotted two pirate boats 70 miles off the coast of Somalia. 
Turkish frigate TGC Giresun was assigned to intercept boats which were reported to be readying to attack on commercial ships sailing in the Gulf of Aden.
Boats were intercepted after an operation supported by helicopters and Turkish commandoes boarded the boats. All suspected equipments and ammunition were seized, the military said.