MUMBAI: Al Jazeera English has gained exclusive access into Somalia's pirate-driven region of Puntland to present a new five part series which goes behind the scenes to uncover piracy in Somalia.

With exclusive access, Al Jazeera English's Mohammed Adow brings to light an in-depth story of this ever-growing issue shattering some of the myths to portray a unique picture of piracy.

In the series, Lawless Seas, Al Jazeera brings diverse sides to this story to discover not only what piracy is today, but also why so many are continuing to join this booming industry.

With interviews from the pirates themselves, to a community divided on this issue, political, religious and clan elders who are fighting against piracy, Mohammed Adow learns the inner workings of the pirates operation, the networks involved and the men making Somalia's waters the most dangerous on Earth.

Al Jazeera English also brings tales from Eyl, a well-known pirate's hideout and Somalia's modern-day pirate capital, a story of a boom resulting from the lucrative trade that piracy has become in this far-flung corner of Somalia.

Exploring further, Al Jazeera speaks to families of dead pirates, some being held in as far away places as New York in the US where they are facing charges. With exclusive pictures of ships and crew being held hostage, Al Jazeera's Lawless Seas brings to its audience unprecedented coverage of the thriving business of piracy.

This 5-part series can be watched from Monday to Friday 19 June at 07GMT every day.

Half-hour specials on piracy accompanying this series will be played at the following transmission times: Wednesday, 17 June - 1430, Thursday, 18 June - 0630 and 2330, Friday, 19 June - 1630, Saturday, 20 June - 1930, Sunday, 21 June - 0030 and 1130, Monday, 22 June - 0300, Tuesday, 23 June - 1230.

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