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Criminal Investigation into the Fitburg Vessel to Continue for Weeks

Publication date 5.1.2026 14.52
Type:News item
Picture 1: Finnish Border Guard
Picture 1 Finnish Border Guard

The police will release further information on the investigation into the cable damage in the Gulf of Finland on 31 December 2025 once significant new developments arise.

The police continue the investigation into the damage caused to Elisa’s telecommunications cable, using forensic and tactical methods as usual. At this stage, the gathering and analysis of information is still ongoing. Information has been collected from various sources, including other authorities, the cable damage site, the Fitburg cargo vessel, and the crew members' communication devices.

It has been just under a week since the cable was damaged, and the investigation is progressing step by step. The investigation will continue in the usual manner, and the police will provide updates once more certain information about the course of events is available.
 

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