Special forces did ‘exemplary job’ ending a suspected tanker hijacking, minister says | UK News

Authorities did an “exemplary job” rescuing the crew onboard a tanker hijacked off the Isle of Wight, Matt Hancock has said.

Seven people have been detained after about 16 Special Boat Service (SBS) commandos boarded the Nave Andromeda on Sunday night and regained control of the vessel.

Mr Hancock confirmed to Sky News the crew are safe following the incident.