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Swedish authorities release cargo ship Vezhen

Bulgarian-owned vessel flying Maltese flag freed after Baltic fibre-optic cable incident

Monday, 3 February 2025, 12:04

Swedish authorities release cargo ship Vezhen

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The Vezhen, detained for damaging a fibre optic cable in the Baltic Sea, has been released. The investigation found no evidence of sabotage. This was announced by the Swedish prosecutor's office.
A few days ago, the Bulgarian vessel Vezhen, flying the Maltese flag, was detained by Swedish authorities on suspicion of sabotage.
A fibre-optic cable was damaged in the area the ship traveled through on Saturday night.
The release of the Vezhen has not yet been officially confirmed by the Bulgarian authorities.

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