Finland files charges for submarine cable sabotage

Cable Vigilance

Charges have been brought against the crew of a tanker that is suspected of severing five submarine cables in the Gulf of Finland last Christmas.

Charges of ‘aggravated criminal mischief’ and ‘aggravated interference with communications’ have been brought against the captain and first and second officers of the tanker.

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