UKMTO says it received reports of suspicious activity within the Gulf of Aden

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UK Maritime Trade Operations reported suspicious activity in the Gulf of Aden, involving vessels being approached by skiffs carrying ladders and weapons, raising concerns about maritime security in the area.

UKMTO says it received reports of suspicious activity within the Gulf of Aden The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said on Saturday it received reports from various sources of suspicious activity within the Gulf of Aden. It said there had been multiple reports of vessels being approached by skiffs. UKMTO also said a large skiff with two outboard engines had been observed carrying both ladders and weapons. Reporting by Reuters