Finland finds suspicious traces of dragging on the seabed VIDEO

Days after the failure of the underwater power line in the Baltic Sea, Finnish investigators have found suspicious traces of dragging on the seabed, DPA reported, quoted by BTA.

“The trace is tens of kilometers long“, said investigator Sami Paila. There are suspicions that the oil tanker “Eagle S“, which was detained by Finnish authorities, dragged its anchor along the seabed to damage the cable.

The ship was stopped after an underwater power cable between Finland and Estonia was damaged on December 25. Investigators are investigating the possibility of sabotage.

The ship is flying the flag of the Cook Islands in the South Pacific. The EU says the vessel is part of Russia's "shadow fleet" - tankers and other cargo ships that Russia uses to circumvent international sanctions by transporting oil, for example.

In recent weeks, problems have also been found with several communication cables in the Baltic Sea.

According to police, investigators on board the "Eagle S" are carrying out technical inspections and questioning the crew. Bad weather at sea has hampered the investigation. It is not yet clear where the anchor broke off.

The electrical connection between Finland and Estonia was damaged on Christmas Day. Several communication cables in the Baltic Sea have also been disrupted. Police stressed that the investigation is still in its early stages.