Swedish Prosecutors Rule Out Sabotage in Cable Break Incident

The Swedish Prosecution Authority found no evidence of sabotage in the damage to the underwater cable between Latvia and Sweden. The investigation concluded that the incident was caused by adverse weather conditions and technical shortcomings, reports NewsBox.

The Swedish Prosecution Authority completed its investigation into the damage of the underwater cable linking Latvia and Sweden, finding no signs of sabotage. In an official statement, the agency indicated that the breakage was attributed to poor weather conditions as well as equipment and system management errors.

Furthermore, investigators determined that the damage was caused by one of the detained ships. However, the name of the vessel has not been disclosed.

The damage to the communication line between the countries came to light on January 26. During the investigation, Swedish authorities detained a suspect vessel, yet its whereabouts remain undisclosed.

Simultaneously, police in the Norwegian city of Tromsø reported the detention of the vessel Silver Dania, but found no indications of its involvement in the incident. Later, the ship was allowed to leave the port.