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Police probe unauthorised dig at Storforsen nature reserve

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A preliminary investigation into unauthorized environmental activity has been initiated after stone arms were dug in Storforsen nature reserve in autumn 2025.

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Who will be held responsible for the unauthorized excavation?
What environmental damage was caused to the nature reserve and fish spawning grounds?
Why did the municipal manager pay the invoice if no order was placed?
What is the timeline for the restoration ordered by the county administrative board?
Will the preliminary investigation lead to charges, and against whom?
Who ordered the excavationfactual

Hotel CEO Jens Hardegård ordered the excavation on behalf of municipal commissioner Johan Dahlqvist.

According to SVT Nyheter
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Former community building manager Roger Tuomas was listed as reference on the invoice, but he denies ordering the job.

According to SVT Norrbotten

Context: Clarifies the chain of command and potential liability; the invoice reference contradicts the stated orderer.

Who paid for the excavationfactual

The hotel paid for the excavation after SVT started asking questions.

According to SVT Nyheter
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Municipal manager Anna Lindberg certified and paid the invoice of 105,000 SEK.

According to SVT Norrbotten

Context: Unclear whether the municipality or the hotel ultimately bore the cost; the invoice was paid by the municipality but the hotel is said to have paid.

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