Investigations ongoing at scene where C-Lion-1 cable was ruptured

Investigations at the scene where the C-Lion-1 sea cable between Finland and Germany was ruptured are ongoing. The Border Guard's patrol vessel Turva is still at the scene to continue underwater investigations in the Baltic Sea.

The National Bureau of Investigation investigates the C-Lion-1 sea cable between Finland and Germany which was ruptured on Monday 18 November. The Border Guard's patrol vessel Turva has provided assistance to the police in investigating the scene of the incident. Different samples have been collected from the scene. 

– The Border Guard's patrol vessel Turva has carried out and continues to carry out underwater investigations with the authorities of other countries and with the vessel repairing the cable. The underwater crime scene investigation in the area is conducted with the actions taken by Turva. The Border Guard's maritime support operation to assist the National Bureau of Investigation is expected to end early this week in spite of the difficult weather conditions in the area, says Commander Mikko Hirvi of the Gulf of Finland Coast Guard District.

The investigations are ongoing. Staff from the National Bureau of Investigation are present at the scene to collect information about the results of the crime scene investigation.

– We also exchange information with different countries and examine the material received. The National Bureau of Investigation is aware of the ships that were in the area at the time the sea cable was ruptured. We are also aware of the Chinese vessel that has been mentioned in the media and it is naturally of interest to the authorities. At this point, however, we have no further comments to make, says Tactical Leader, Detective Superintendent Risto Lohi of the National Bureau of Investigation.