CSI Somalia

The International forum tasked with countering piracy off the coast of Somalia, plans to set up a DNA database of pirates by the end of next year, as part of efforts to cut off illicit funds that finance pirates.

To effectively disrupt the flow of illegal funds that finance pirates, a database containing pirates’ DNA profiles, names, passport number, and other information will be set up by 2012.

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