At this stage, the suspected offence is investigated as aggravated criminal mischief.
The police, in cooperation with other authorities, are investigating the rupture of the Estlink 2 power transmission cable within Finland's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the Gulf of Finland on Wednesday, 25 December, 2024. The police are also looking into other possible damages in the maritime area.
Due to actions taken by the authorities, Eagle S, a tanker registered in the Cook Islands, entered Finland's territorial waters. The vessel’s involvement in causing the rupture is under investigation.
The Helsinki Police Department and the Border Guard have conducted a tactical operation on the vessel. The authorities have taken investigative measures on the vessel, with access there provided by the Finnish Border Guard and the Defence Forces helicopters.
At this stage, the case is being investigated as aggravated criminal mischief. In this respect, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is responsible for leading the criminal investigation. Customs is making preliminary inquiries on-site in regard to an aggravated regulation violation and is looking into details concerning the cargo.
For the purposes of the criminal investigation, the police are working closely and exchanging information with Estonian authorities.
The police are investigating the incidents, and more information on the case will be provided as soon as possible.
