Police

Finland

ROAD SAFETY

Police to monitor drivers' behaviour near crosswalks on Tuesday

The Nomad Today 8/23/21

There will be fines and penalties for drivers who do not follow the relevant traffic regulations

Finland

HUNTING SEASON

Police to monitor the start of the bear hunting season in Finland

The Nomad Today 8/19/21

In 2021, the bear hunting quota is higher than in previous years, for the purpose of halting the growth of the bear stock

Finland

SECURITY

Police warn of worsening security if government enforces budget cap

The Nomad Today 8/17/21

Police chiefs ask in a statement for a debate on how valuable - or cheap - security is in Finland

Finland

CRIME

Man arrested for killing two small children in Rovaniemi

The Nomad Today 8/17/21

The murdered children were under school age

Finland

BACK TO SCHOOL

Police to focus on traffic control in the vicinity of schools

The Nomad Today 8/9/21

The Police will mainly monitor traffic speeds and compliance with road safety rules at pedestrian crossings

Finland

CRIME

Car stolen in Eastern Finland with small child inside

The Nomad Today 8/4/21

The theft of the vehicle occurred in a commercial area of the city of Varkaus

Finland

MISSING

The woman who was missing in Vantaa has been located

The Nomad Today 8/2/21

She has been found safe and sound

Finland

MISSING

Police search for missing 23-year-old woman in Vantaa

The Nomad Today 8/2/21

The police request help to locate her

Finland

ROAD SAFETY

Police to intensify control of drunk driving throughout Finland

The Nomad Today 7/30/21

Next week will see the return home of tens of thousands of people from their leisure and vacation spots

Finland

CRIME

Suspect in the latest stabbing in Helsinki surrenders to police

The Nomad Today 7/29/21

The suspect has been placed under arrest for an alleged attempted manslaughter

Finland

POLICE DATA

Sex crimes, extortions increased in Finland in the first half of 2021

The Nomad Today 7/27/21

From January to June, almost 2,500 sex crimes were reported to the police, 25% more than last year

Finland

ROAD SAFETY

Finnish police will carry out intensive controls of heavy traffic

The Nomad Today 7/19/21

This year, the aim of the police is to check between 1,600 and 1,800 vehicles

World

GOTHENBURG

Teen detained in Sweden after murder of police officer

The Nomad Today/dpa 7/3/21

Some 200 people were questioned, following a large-scale manhunt

Finland

POLICE

Finnish police test their first fully electric patrol car

The Nomad Today 6/30/21

The Mercedes Benz eVito van  will be used by the control and emergency services in Lahti

Finland

MISSING CHILD

The 12-year-old girl reported missing has been located

The Nomad Today 6/30/21

The girl was found thanks to a clue from the public

Finland

MISSING CHILD

Police search for missing 12-year-old girl in Helsinki

The Nomad Today 6/30/21

The girl was seen for the last time last night on Pajamäentie street.

Finland

JUHANNUS

Eight people drowned in Finland over Midsummer weekend

The Nomad Today 6/27/21

The Southwest Finland police department reported incidents caused by drunkenness and intoxication, such as fights outside bars, drunk driving, suicidal behavior and noise-related complaints

Finland

SECURITY

Police list 7 measures to protect homes from summer break-ins

The Nomad Today 6/18/21

This year, the number of foreigners suspected of house burglary crimes has been just over 7%, while their share was about 12% last year and over 26% in 2019.

World

OPERATION 'GREENLIGHT'

Global sting nabs 800 tricked into storing data on police network

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/8/21

Dubbed alternately Greenlight or Trojan Shield, the operation was the biggest of its kind in history, Europol said.

Finland

OPERATION 'GREENLIGHT'

Nearly 100 people detained in Finland in gigantic FBI-led operation

The Nomad Today 6/8/21

The Finnish authorities have seized more than 500 kilos of drugs, several dozen of weapons and hundreds of thousands of euros in cash.