Last week, Sweden received a request from Finland for assistance with advanced equipment, the government writes in a press release. The ship HMS Belos is equipped, among other things, for underwater work and diving operations.
"There is a serious security policy situation and we want to strengthen security and cooperation with neighbors and allies," says Kristersson (M) in the press release.
"HMS Belos is a strong asset for the Swedish defense and I am glad that the ship can assist our Finnish friends in their important work," says Defense Minister Pål Jonson (M).
The Helsinki District Court had previously decided on Friday that the tanker Eagle S is not allowed to leave Finland.
The court rejects both the demand that the ship, suspected of being behind a series of destroyed underwater cables between Estonia and Finland, be released and economic claims from the shipping company.
At the same time, the Finnish Central Criminal Police announce that the underwater investigations to map the seabed are in the final phase.
The police have collaborated internationally with, among others, the authorities on the Cook Islands, which is the flag state for the tanker. Sweden has also participated in the cooperation, says Criminal Commissioner Elina Katajamäki in a press release.
"During the seabed investigations, places have been found that could potentially be suitable as locations where the anchor was dropped. This is now being investigated further," she says.
