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Nord Stream Suspect Arrested on Set of Film About the Sabotage
A Ukrainian diver suspected by German prosecutors of involvement in the 2022 Nord Stream sabotage was arrested in Pula, Croatia, while reportedly working as a consultant on the Hollywood film 'Snake Island', directed by Doug Liman and starring Sean Penn and Adrien Brody.
Why it matters
The arrest highlights ongoing international investigations into the Nord Stream sabotage and the unexpected intersection of a high-profile film production with a major criminal case.
What's unclear
- The suspect's exact role in the alleged sabotage group
- Whether the arrest will affect the film's production
- The suspect's legal status and extradition proceedings
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