Finland Releases Eagle S Tanker, Investigation Still Open
Sarah Johnson
March 3, 2025
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Finland has released the Eagle S oil tanker, suspected of sabotaging undersea cables, though the criminal probe continues amid concerns over Russia’s shadow fleet and infrastructure security.
The Finnish authorities announced on Sunday that they had released the Eagle S, an oil tanker seized in December under suspicions of sabotaging vital undersea cables. However, officials confirmed that the criminal investigation into the incident remains ongoing.
Last year, investigators suggested that the Eagle S might be part of Russia’s so-called shadow fleet, a network of aging tankers allegedly used to transport Russian crude oil covertly. This revelation stirred fears of a broader campaign targeting European infrastructure.
With the inquiry making progress, Finnish police allowed the vessel to leave the country’s territorial waters. Border officials reportedly escorted the tanker out, ensuring it adhered to the exit protocols.
While the ship sails away into international waters, the shadow over its alleged activities remains. This case continues to highlight the murky operations of the shadow fleet and the unsettling risks to critical infrastructure in Europe.
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Editor's Comments
So, Finland lets the Eagle S leave, but it's not exactly sailing off into the sunset of innocence, is it? The whole 'shadow fleet' concept feels like something out of a spy novel—except it’s real and potentially dangerous. What’s next? A board game called 'Sabotage at Sea'?
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