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18 U.S.C. § 1661. — Robbery ashore · Congress.wiki

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18 U.S.C. § 1661.Chapter 81

§ 1661

Robbery ashore

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Whoever, being engaged in any piratical cruise or enterprise, or being of the crew of any piratical vessel, lands from such vessel and commits robbery on shore, is a pirate, and shall be imprisoned for life.

Release: pl-119-84 (2026-04-18)