Finnish Authorities Detain Ship Over Undersea Cable Damage

Finnish Authorities Detain Ship Over Undersea Cable Damage

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Finnish police have detained the crew of the cargo ship Fitburg, suspected of damaging a critical undersea telecommunication cable connecting Finland and Estonia. The incident occurred in Estonia's exclusive economic zone (EEZ), with the vessel's anchor chain found lowered in Finnish waters. A joint criminal investigation has been initiated by Finnish and Estonian authorities.

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