Seychelles detains 9 Somali pirates following joint naval operation April 29, 2009 VICTORIA, Seychelles (eTN) – The Seychelles Coast Guard has arrested 9 suspected Somali pirates during a joint military operation with European and Indian forces at the northern edge of 1. VICTORIA, Seychelles (eTN) – The Seychelles Coast Guard has arrested 9 suspected Somali pirates during a joint military operation with European and Indian forces at the northern edge of 1. 3 million square kilometer Seychelles Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), that borders with Somali waters. A Spanish navy frigate, the Numancia, intercepted a skiff carrying nine suspected Somali pirates, and with the help of French, Indian and Seychelles naval Forces the boat was followed and successfully seized on Monday afternoon.