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Sweden closes investigation into Nord Stream sabotage and transfers evidence to Germany
FILE PHOTO: Gas leak at Nord Stream 2 as seen from the Danish F-16 interceptor on Bornholm, Denmark September 27, 2022. Danish Defence Command/Forsvaret Ritzau Scanpix/via REUTERS
Swedish authorities announced on Wednesday their decision to end the investigation into the explosions that occurred on the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines. They stated that Swedish jurisdiction does not apply to the case and will transfer the gathered evidence to German investigators.
The Nord Stream pipelines, crucial for transporting Russian gas to Germany via the Baltic Sea, suffered ruptures due to explosions in the Swedish and Danish economic zones in September 2022, leading to the release of substantial amounts of methane.
Confirming a case of sabotage, Swedish investigators found traces of explosives at the blast sites. While Denmark and Germany continue their separate investigations, Swedish prosecutors have concluded that Sweden or its citizens were not implicated in the attack, as it occurred in international waters.
Collaborating within legal frameworks, Swedish authorities have shared materials that could aid the German inquiry. Despite extensive efforts, no conclusive evidence linking specific parties to the sabotage has emerged, leaving the question of responsibility unanswered.
Russia has accused the United States, Britain, and Ukraine of involvement, allegations denied by the accused nations. Until further evidence surfaces from the ongoing investigations, the circumstances surrounding this significant act of infrastructure sabotage remain a mystery.
