PIRACY - A THREAT TO NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY -
PIRACY - A THREAT TO NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY -

Summary/Abstract: Naval forces actions against piracy in international waters are not an unusual mission; these actions have almost never stopped. Moreover, piracy is nothing but an act of robbery in the marine environment and, like any other criminal act, has gained strength in places where law enforcement is more difficult to achieve and where criminals believe they can successfully avoid the law. The first major action against piracy is recorded in 67 BC, when the Roman Senate decided to clear the Imperial waters of pirates and gave dictatorial powers to General Pompey in order to carry out that mission. The campaign was financed with a huge budget, and over 500 ships and 120 000 soldiers were involved in operation, as a result, 1 300 pirate ships being sunk.

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