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Finland says four people suspected in subsea cable breach
- Finnish police say four people are suspected of crimes related to damage to Baltic Sea subsea cables.
- The four suspects are connected to the seizure of the Fitburg cargo ship on Dec. 31, 2025.
- Authorities allege damage to cables running from Helsinki to Estonia amid a string of regional outages.
- Prosecutors will decide on potential charges in the investigation.
- The incident is part of a broader pattern of telecom disruptions in the Baltic region.
- Police noted three suspects remain under a travel ban as the investigation continues.
- The investigation centers on aggravated criminal damage and interference with telecommunications.
- The Nordics have heightened NATO naval presence in response to regional outages.
- The Fitburg was anchored after Finnish authorities seized it late 2025.
- Prosecutors will determine whether charges are warranted based on the ongoing investigation.
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