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Suspected Sabotage Targets Gotland's Water Supply

Swedish authorities investigate an incident that could have disrupted the island's drinking water, with no arrests made so far.

  • A water pump on the Swedish island of Gotland was deliberately tampered with, prompting an investigation into suspected sabotage.
  • Technicians discovered a disconnected power cable in a control cabinet after a disturbance alarm was triggered on Sunday afternoon.
  • The water supply was not affected due to contingency measures, including rerouting water from other sources, according to local officials.
  • Police have classified the incident as sabotage but have not yet identified or arrested any suspects.
  • The island, strategically located in the Baltic Sea, has seen other recent incidents of suspected sabotage, raising concerns about potential geopolitical motives.
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