How many men were convicted of plotting a sea hijack?
Five
What cast were they?
Somali
How many years are they sentenced to prison?
Five
Who were they caught by?
Danish navy
In what month and year?
January 2009
Did they claim to be innocent?
Yes
Did the court accept it?
No
Was their ship destroyed?
Yes
Who were the pirates then handed over to?
Dutch authorities
Was anything relevant to fishing found in their boat?
No
How many days do they have to file an appeal?
Two weeks (14 days)