Arrest at Nord Stream film set in Zagreb: diver arrested as alleged perpetrator
A Hollywood film about the Nord Stream sabotage is being filmed in Zagreb – on the edge of the set, an alleged participant in the attack was arrested.
Arrest at film set: suspected Nord Stream diver arrested in Zagreb
According to Google News CH — Crime (de), a man was arrested on the edge of a film set in Zagreb who is believed to have been involved in the actual destruction of the Nord Stream pipelines. According to Der Spiegel, the suspect had previously accompanied the production team as an adviser.
A Hollywood film is currently being filmed that recounts the destruction of the Nord Stream lines in September 2022. The film is directed by Doug Liman, known for The Bourne Identity. Oscar-winning actor Adrien Brody takes the central role; Sean Penn appears in a supporting role. According to Der Spiegel, the set in the Croatian capital is equipped with sandbags, anti-tank obstacles and men in camouflage clothing. According to filmstars.de, the film is to be titled Snake Island.
In September 2022, three of the four Nord Stream pipelines between Russia and Germany were destroyed. Initially Russia was considered a possible perpetrator; later investigations focused more strongly on a Ukrainian commando comprised of soldiers and hired divers.
According to Der Spiegel, the man arrested in Zagreb is one such diver. Another alleged member of the group is already in custody in Hamburg.
Source: Google News CH — Crime (de)