Denmark closes Nord Stream sabotage probe: police

(ANSA-AFP) - COPENHAGEN, FEB 26 - Danish police said Monday that they were closing their investigation into the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines linking Russia and Germany. "Based on the investigation, the authorities can conclude that the sabotage of the pipelines was intentional," Copenhagen police said in a statement. "At the same time, it is also assessed that there is not the necessary basis for pursuing a criminal case in Denmark," it said. Neighbouring Sweden closed its investigation in early February citing a lack of jurisdiction, meaning only Germany now has an ongoing investigation into the leaks. Four large gas leaks were discovered on Nord Stream's two pipelines off the Danish island of Bornholm, with seismic institutes recording two underwater explosions just before. (ANSA-AFP).