Authorities have successfully apprehended a group known as the 'East Bay Pirates', who were suspected of terrorizing houseboats and yachts in the San Francisco Bay area, particularly around the Oakland Estuary. The operation, which involved sinking the pirates' vessels, marks a significant crackdown on waterway crime. This follows previous efforts where the Coast Guard was deployed to address piracy activities, including anchoring in the middle of the estuary and committing thefts. Despite the arrests and some improvements noted in the area, local sources indicate that the problem persists and further actions are necessary to fully secure the waterway.
'Pirate' crackdown at Oakland Estuary shows progress, but some say it's not enough https://t.co/Bv6AGoLcWQ https://t.co/T11NA74Ewf
Last year, the Coast Guard was brought in to stop pirates who were anchoring in the middle of the Oakland Estuary and stealing from boats. Since then, some say things have improved but there is still work to be done to clean it up. https://t.co/wgtk2hX2cM https://t.co/wgtk2hX2cM
Police arrest suspected 'East Bay Pirates' who allegedly raided boats on Oakland waterfront https://t.co/4elJEMWg5j https://t.co/0kVm6DO2vY
Arrests on the Oakland Estuary bring new focus to crime problems on waterway https://t.co/ienyqtIUKZ
Police sink ‘East Bay Pirates’ after seafaring bandits terrorize houseboats, yachts https://t.co/xgrshwr5t1 https://t.co/M4iIKsB35z
Police sink suspected San Francisco Bay bandits after seafaring pirates terrorize houseboats, yachts https://t.co/X9gdyLQJBK