A preliminary investigation into what officials are calling “a serious regulatory offence” has been initiated, with authorities detaining the cargo, according to statements made by Rakshit.

Robin Lardot, director of the Finnish National Criminal Police, informed the public that authorities have filed a criminal report for aggravated vandalism and will carry out a detailed investigation of the seabed.
According to Lardot, the investigation remains in its early stages, and a prosecutor has been appointed to oversee the case.
Lloyd’s List, a British publication that specializes in maritime traffic analysis, has categorized the vessel in question, Eagle S, as part of Russia’s “shadow fleet.”
During a subsequent press conference, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo called for stronger measures to curb the activities of shadow fleets. He stressed the importance of bolstering cooperation among the Baltic states, as well as with NATO and the European Union.
“This is all caused by [Russian leader Vladimir] Putin and Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine, financed through the shadow fleet,” Orpo said.
Meanwhile, Finnish President Alexander Stubb shared on X (formerly known as Twitter) that he had been briefed on the situation by the Finnish police and border guard. “The risks posed by vessels from Russia’s shadow fleet must be addressed,” Stubb wrote.
This development comes after a series of disruptions in the Baltic Sea in recent months, including damage to an internet cable connecting Finland and Germany and another linking Finland and Sweden.













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