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Why piracy persists in the pandemic

Factors include increased economic hardship and pirates capitalising on fatigue at sea

The spectre of piracy has returned to the Singapore Strait after cases appeared to be contained just a few years ago. But unlike last year, recent attacks were quick hits, rather than the product of sophisticated planning.
The spectre of piracy has returned to the Singapore Strait after cases appeared to be contained just a few years ago. But unlike last year, recent attacks were quick hits, rather than the product of sophisticated planning. PHOTO: BLOOMBERG
Fabian Koh
Updated
Dec 01, 2020, 05:01 AM
Published
Dec 01, 2020, 05:00 AM
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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on December 01, 2020, with the headline Why piracy persists in the pandemic. Subscribe

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