🌊❄️ Norwegian police made waves this week after detaining a vessel with an all-Russian crew suspected of damaging a critical fiber optic cable in the Baltic Sea. The dramatic arrest unfolded in Tromsø, a frosty Arctic city known for northern lights – but the real spark came from allegations of underwater sabotage.
Authorities revealed the operation was launched at Latvia’s request, raising eyebrows about cross-border security collaboration. While details remain slim, experts say undersea cables are the Internet’s 'hidden veins,' and disruptions could ripple across global communications. 🚢🔌
This isn’t just a tech mystery – it’s part of rising NATO concerns over protecting vital infrastructure. Could this be a new front in hybrid security threats? Stay tuned as investigators dive deeper. 💻🕵️♂️
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Norway police arrest ship on suspicion of Baltic Sea cable damage
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