Sweden’s elite armed police used helicopter to board suspected sabotage ship

Swedish authorities boarded and detained the cargo ship Vezhen near Karlskrona as part of a SÄPO investigation into a Baltic Sea subsea cable break, with images indicating a damaged anchor despite the ship’s owner denying sabotage and blaming weather conditions. The action follows a recent incident involving the Eagle S, suspected of intentionally severing cables after dragging its anchor, and broader concerns about Russia’s alleged “shadow fleet.” NATO allies have warned they may act against vessels threatening undersea infrastructure and announced increased military presence in the region.