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The Indian Navy handed over 35 captured pirates to the police in Mumbai, India. They will be the first to be prosecuted under India’s anti-piracy law of 2022, according to Reuters. India, the dominant naval power in the Gulf of Aden and northern Arabian Sea, captured pirates from the cargo ship Ruhen last week, three months after it was hijacked off the coast of Somalia. Since November, pirates have attempted or carried out seizures of over 20 vessels, leading to increased insurance and security costs for global companies. Pirates captured by Indian commandos face life imprisonment. They will …