French Ministry of Defense says they were captured off the coast of Kenya . The pirates are believed to be from Somalia and have been operating in waters around Africa for years. The French Navy captured 11 suspected pirates off the coast of Kenya Wednesday , the French Ministry of Defense announced . Helicopter launched from frigate Tuesday night ; 11 captured Wednesday .
French Ministry of Defense says they were captured off the coast of Kenya . The pirates are believed to be from Somalia and have been operating in waters around Africa for years. Helicopter launched from frigate Tuesday night ; 11 captured Wednesday .