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Maritime Security

‘MARITIME ANTI-PIRACY, THE CAPTAIN’S GUIDEBOOK’

IMAAG will publish Peter King’s book, MARITIME ANTI-PIRACY, THE CAPTAIN’S GUIDEBOOK, available with immediate effect. Following a long and distinguished operational career specialising in maritime counter terrorism amongst the ranks of British SBS, Peter King has compiled MARITIME ANTI-PIRACY, THE …
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Investigation & Surveillance

Masked man strolls into Diamond Exhibition in Cannes and walks out with £35m worth of jewels.

On Sunday 28th July in broad daylight, an armed man fled the jewellery exhibition at the luxury Carlton Hotel, situated on the exclusive Promenade de la Croisette in Cannes. The masked man apparently strolled into the exhibition threatened staff before …
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VIP Close Protection

Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho’s family targeted by “professional thief” at top London hotel.

  The incident is thought to have occurred around 11pm on March 27. Jamie Filan targeted the family of Jose Mourinho during their stay at the five-star Wyndham Grand Hotel in Chelsea, London. Mourinho was said to be away on …
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Investigation & Surveillance

Cleveland Kidnaps – Man charged with four counts of kidnapping – Bail set at $8m.

The man accused Ariel Castro has been charged with kidnap and rape. He has not entered into a plea. His bail has been set at $8m (£5.1m) which means he will remain in police custody until he is sentenced. Amanda …
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Maritime Security

Five crew from the MV City of Xiamen cargo ship – Kidnapped by Pirates.

The ship was attacked just about 100 miles off Nigeria’s coast. The incident occurred late on the 25th April. A Polish and a Russian citizen were among those taken hostage. Maritime insurance costs are said to be increasing due to …
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