LONDON, Oct 26 (Reuters) - British police said seven men had
been arrested on suspicion of seizing or exercising control of a
ship by use of threats or force, following an incident in the
English Channel which ended on Sunday when special forces
stormed an oil tanker. "The seven men have been arrested on suspicion of seizing or
exercising control of a ship by use of threats or force under
Sec 9(1) and (3) of Aviation and Maritime and Security Act
1990," police said.
"They all remain in custody at police stations across
Hampshire."