A vessel suspected of damaging a cable has been detained in the Gulf of Finland 0 8

According to the police, the location of the cable damage reported by the company Elisa is in Estonia's economic zone. The suspected vessel was found in Finland's economic zone. At the time of discovery, its anchor chain was in the sea.

The border guard requested the vessel to stop and raise its anchor chain. The vessel was then offered to proceed to a safe anchorage in Finland's territorial waters.

The police are investigating the incident on suspicion of causing serious property damage, attempted commission of this crime, and serious disruption of communication channels.

According to the police, the investigation is being conducted in close international cooperation, particularly with the authorities of Estonia. In addition to the police and border guard, the Defense Forces, customs, the Transport and Communications Agency Traficom, the Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes), and the electricity grid operator Fingrid are involved in the investigation.

The police have also contacted the state prosecutor, and the state prosecutor has issued an order to bring charges. The incident has also been commented on by the country's leadership.

"Finland is prepared for various security challenges, and we will respond to them as necessary," wrote Stubb.

Finland's Minister of Defense Antti Häkkänen stated that inter-agency cooperation is functioning effectively and is carried out in close collaboration with other countries.

"The country's leadership is constantly informed, and we are closely monitoring the situation. The responsibility for informing lies with the agencies under the Ministry of the Interior," Häkkänen noted on the X platform.