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| Canuck warship nabs two suspected al-Qaida |
| 2002-07-16 |
| A Canadian warship patrolling the north Arabian Sea captured two suspected al-Qaida terrorists after a dramatic nighttime chase, Canadian Forces officials said Monday. The two men, who were among about 25 people travelling in one of three small boats in the Gulf of Oman, were identified as having suspected terrorist links and ordered into custody late Saturday. However, when the HMCS Algonquin attempted to close in, the three smaller boats scattered, said Commodore Eric Lerhe, commander of Canada's naval task group in the north Arabian Sea. The Algonquin gave chase through the darkened waters along with several other coalition warships and eventually tracked down the eight-metre, motorized boat with the two suspects aboard. Capt. Gary Paulson said the two men appeared "agitated" when his ship's boarding party finally went out to meet them. One of the suspects was trying to get the boat's pilot to speed off again. Hurrah for the Great White North! Let us toast the captain and crew of the Algonquin in Molson! |
| Posted by:Fred Pruitt |