One of the five Somali men believed to be first of its kind in history . The men captured by Dutch Navy after attacking a cargo ship in Gulf of Aden . Official : A different suspected Somali pirate is awaiting sentencing in the United States , where he pleaded guilty earlier this month to hijacking and kidnapping . If convicted the maximum sentence will be 9 to 12 years .
One of the five Somali men believed to be first of its kind in history . The men captured by Dutch Navy after attacking a cargo ship in Gulf of Aden . Official : If convicted the maximum sentence will be 9 to 12 years .