NEW : Seychelles hopes the convictions will be a `` deterrent '' to other Somali pirates . The piracy cases are the first to be prosecuted in the Seychelles . In addition, there is an ongoing investigation into whether or not any of the crew members were involved with drug trafficking and money laundering.
NEW : Seychelles hopes the convictions will be a `` deterrent '' to other Somali pirates . The piracy cases are the first to be prosecuted in the Seychelles . 29 other alleged Somali pirates are awaiting trial .