News / Sri Lankan Navy takes over operation of Avant Garde's floating armoury at Galle

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The Sri Lankan Navy has taken over the operations of the floating armoury previously controlled by private maritime security firm Avant Garde, which supplied guards on cargo ships transiting the piracy areas of the Indian Ocean with weapons and ammunition.

Last week, the Sri Lankan government revoked the licence enabling Avant Garde to operate the armoury during an investigation into allegations of involvement in government fraud under the country’s previous administration.

The move prompted immediate concerns among private maritime security companies (PMSCs) ...