Cargo Of Tanker Detained For Damaging Baltic Sea Cables Won’t Face Criminal Investigation

Finnish authorities have seized the UAE-owned Eagle S tanker, suspected of damaging vital subsea cables in the Baltic Sea.

While the ship’s cargo of fuel is linked to sanctions on Russian oil, Finnish Customs announced on Thursday that it will not investigate the cargo separately for any criminal charges.

The Eagle S, suspected of damaging key power and telecom cables between Finland and Estonia, was detained on December 28.

The cables of Estlink 2 electricity line and four telecom links, were cut in what police believe is a case of sabotage. Authorities suspect that the ship’s anchor dragged along the seabed, causing the damage.

Finnish Customs confirmed that…

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