Sweden has refused to join a joint international investigation into the recent attack on the Russian-owned Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines, citing national security concerns.
According to Mats Ljungqvist, the Swedish prosecutor involved in the country’s criminal investigation of the leaks in the Swedish economic zone, the country will not join a Eurojust Joint Investigation Team, which would require them to share their findings with Germany and Denmark.
Sweden notably reported the detection of underwater explosions on Sept. 26, shortly after which large patches of roiling gas could be seen on the surface in the same area. Nearly two weeks later, Sweden’s domestic security agency said their initial investigation into the explosions had “strengthened the suspicions of serious sabotage.”
Eurojust – an EU agency which coordinates judicial co-operation in criminal matters among member state agencies – said the Joint Investigation Team is “one of the most advanced tools used in international cooperation in criminal matters, comprising a legal agreement between competent authorities of two or more States for the purpose of carrying out criminal investigations.”
On Friday, Germany’s interior ministry said that the German Federal Police had completed their part of the investigation and turned in their findings. MORE
It actually makes sense. Sweden has an extensive array of underwater monitoring equipment that is unknown to most and would be compromised if they give out any details of what they know and how they know it.
Brandon … you have some ‘splainin’ to do.
– Ricky Ricardo
Announcing a reboot of, “I Love Lucy.”
“I Luv Brandon,” staring the pResident with ginger dyed hair plugs.
Tune in for zany episodes featuring Dr. Jill and all of the usual suspects.
Collect all of the Funko Pop figurines.
I still say it’s an insurance scam. Both pipes were not in use at the time.
Why are people surprised that a piece of Russian infrastructure failed? When was the last time any routine maintenance was performed on the pipe, since it was OOS it was it at the top of the list for inspection?
Pointless investigation.
According to the Duke University’s Women’s volleyball team the pipeline was attacked by a BYU fan after the game after the “N”-word incident.
WOW, another beautiful Cross on the same page! Sweden has a lovely flag
C’mon Sweden…
You’re in the NATO now,
You made a solemn vow,
Don’t be holding out,
On the Danes and Krauts,
Get with the program now.