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Suspected illegal border crosser detained in Finland applies for asylum

Monday 15th 2024 on 13:46 in  
Finland

On the afternoon of Sunday, July 14, the Kainuu Border Guard in Finland detained an individual suspected of illegally crossing the border from Russia by land. The suspect was apprehended in the vicinity of the border and has since applied for asylum in Finland.

The Border Guard has initiated an investigation into the incident. The Border Commissioner in the Kainuu region has been in contact with his counterpart in Russia’s Kalevala region regarding the matter.

The Kainuu Border Guard welcomes observations from citizens regarding unusual activities near the border and thanks the public for their increased vigilance. More information will follow soon.