The Swedish Coast Guard announced this Thursday (9) that it has detected an unknown substance leak in the Baltic Sea off the coast of the country. The leak, which covers an area of 77 square kilometers in Swedish and Finnish waters, was detected in the Bosnian Sea on Wednesday.
“It’s not yet clear what the spill was, but it’s not mineral oil and there is no threat of reaching land at this time,” the Coast Guard said in a statement. Said.
The European Commission ensured that it mapped the spill with planes and also took samples, adding that it cannot comment on the measures that should be implemented until the material is analysed.
An investigation into possible environmental crimes was also opened. “Among other things, we are investigating which ships are in the area and what kind of cargo they are carrying,” the Coast Guard said. Said.
source: Noticias
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