HELSINKI

Police alerted of "suspicious package" at Oodi central library

Photo: Helsinki Police/File photo.

After going to the scene and inspecting the package, the police reported that it had been a false alarm.

The Helsinki police have been alerted about the existence of a "suspicious package" in the central library of Helsinki (Oodi).

The facts have been made public by the police on their Twitter account shortly after 15:15. The police reported that several officers had traveled to the scene to investigate the situation.

About 20 minutes later, after inspecting the package, the police reported through the same channel that it was a false alarm.

The inspection revealed that the package was "harmless," according to the Helsinki Police Department.