The Somali pirates who hijacked an Egyptian ship nearly 10 months ago have released it and the crew of 23 after receiving an air-dropped ransom of $ 2.3 million , officials said Tuesday . The MV Suez was hijacked August 2 in the Gulf of Aden . A $ 2.3 million ransom was paid , officials say . Score: 6 Crew members are said to need medical attention .
The MV Suez was hijacked August 2 in the Gulf of Aden . A $ 2.3 million ransom was paid , officials say . Score: 6 Crew members are said to need medical attention .