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Finland recovers anchor in Baltic Sea cables investigation

www.reuters.com /world/europe/finland-recovers-anchor-seabed-baltic-sea-cables-investigation-2025-01-07/

COPENHAGEN, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Finnish police said on Tuesday they had recovered a lost anchor from the seabed as part of an investigation of suspected sabotage against power and internet cables in the Baltic Sea.

Summary:

  • Investigators believe power, internet lines damaged by anchor
  • Ship held on suspicion it caused the damage
  • Customs believe ship is part of Russian oil 'shadow fleet'
  • Lawyer says Finland lacks jurisdiction
  • Baltic Sea nations on alert for sabotage
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