π’ Think pirates are just a thing of the past? Think again! Modern-day buccaneers are outperforming tech giants like Apple in a high-stakes game on the high seas. #Somali #Pirates #ModernPirates
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1/ π¨ Did you know #SomaliPirates have a more lucrative business than Apple? Letβs dive into their money-making secrets. Hereβs the story of a tanker, worth a whopping $174 million floating on the sea. #PirateEconomics
2/ π’οΈ Imagine a tanker, massive and filled to the brim with 3 million barrels of oil. Not exactly eco-friendly, right? But to a pirate, it's a floating treasure chest. #OilTankerTreasure
3/ πΈπ΄ The heart of pirate operations? Somalia. A nation battered by 30 years of civil war, drought, and famine. No stable government, no schools, no hospitals. But they have something priceless... #SomaliaStruggles
4/ π Somalia boasts the longest coastline in Africa. For many here, the quickest way to wealth isn't through illegal trade, but by embracing piracy, much like the fictional Luffy. #PirateLife
5/ π΅ The average heist on an oil tanker nets a staggering $2.7 million in ransom. Wondering how this works? Letβs break it down. #PirateHeist
6/ π΅οΈββοΈ Step 1: Pirates scout for tankers near the coast. Step 2: They gather investors to fund their raid. Itβs a high-stakes venture with big returns. #InvestInPiracy
7/ π€ Armed with small boats and weapons, the pirates launch their assault on the giant vessel. What comes next is a gamble with two possible lucrative outcomes. #PirateAttack
8/ π΄ββ οΈ Option 1: Hijack the tanker, sell the oil on the black market. Option 2: Take the crew hostage and demand a hefty ransom, usually dropped off by helicopter. #RansomOrResale
9/ π€ A harrowing reality of desperation and risk in a lawless land. Somali pirates, driven by necessity, have turned their geographical advantage into a profitable, albeit controversial, business. #DesperateMeasures
10/ π This thread gives just a glimpse into the complex world of #SomaliPirates. Their story is a blend of geopolitical strife, economic desperation, and high-seas crime. #PirateEconomicsUnveiled
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