Norwegian Ship with All-Russian Crew Arrested over Baltic Sea Cable Damage
Norwegian police announced on Friday the arrest of a Norwegian ship with an all-Russian crew, suspected of involvement in causing damage to a fibre optic cable in the Baltic Sea. The arrest was carried out at the request of Latvian authorities, emphasizing the collaborative efforts between the two nations.
The police in the northern Norwegian city of Tromsø confirmed the detention, stating that the ship is under investigation for its alleged role in damaging crucial undersea communication infrastructure. The fibre optic cable in question plays a significant role in facilitating communication across the Baltic region.
\"We have detained the vessel as part of an ongoing investigation initiated by Latvian authorities,\" a spokesperson for the Tromsø police department said. \"Further details will be disclosed as the investigation progresses.\"
The identities of the ship and crew members have not been released. Norwegian authorities have not provided additional details regarding the nature of the suspected damage or the evidence leading to the arrest.
Latvian authorities requested the cooperation of Norway in this matter, highlighting the importance of safeguarding critical communication networks. Damage to fibre optic cables can disrupt communication services and have broader implications for regional connectivity.
This incident underscores the need for vigilant monitoring of undersea infrastructure and international collaboration to protect essential communication lines.
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Norway police arrest ship on suspicion of Baltic Sea cable damage
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