According to the prosecution, the sabotage has prevented the use of the sirens. " The Civil Defense Authority has demanded 30,000 kronor in damages from the teenagers and an additional approximately 24,000 kronor from the parents. The two teenagers deny sabotage, though one of them admits theft.
It is unknown why the teenagers took the sirens and mounted them on a car, and the specific evidence supporting the prosecution's claim that the sabotage prevented the use of the sirens has not been disclosed. The case is ongoing.
The sirens have significant importance for maintaining the country's defense and/or security.