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Sweden seizes vessel suspected of 'sabotage' after undersea data cable rupture in Baltic Sea


Published on 2025-01-26 19:42:18 - news10nbc
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  • Swedish prosecutors announced Sunday night that they have opened a preliminary investigation into suspected aggravated "sabotage" and ordered the detention of a vessel in the Baltic Sea suspected of damaging an underwater fiber optic cable connecting Latvia and the Swedish island of Gotland earlier that day.

Swedish authorities have seized a vessel suspected of sabotage following the rupture of an undersea data cable in the Baltic Sea. The incident, which occurred recently, has raised concerns about the vulnerability of critical infrastructure. The vessel in question was detained as part of an ongoing investigation into whether the cable damage was intentional. This event follows previous incidents of sabotage in the region, including the Nord Stream pipeline explosions. The Swedish Security Service and the Coast Guard are involved in the investigation, emphasizing the potential threat to national security and the stability of international communications. The seizure of the vessel is part of efforts to understand the circumstances surrounding the cable rupture and to prevent future occurrences.

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