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German Police Detain Vessel Over Espionage Suspicion
9/10/2025
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- German authorities detained the cargo vessel “Scanlark” on September 7, 2025, over espionage suspicions.
- Special police units conducted a search operation in the Kiel Canal.
- Security measures included shutting down public webcams and restricting shore access.
- Investigators suspect the Scanlark launched a drone on August 26 to gather intelligence on a German Navy vessel.
- The drone's origin is unconfirmed but may be Russian.
