Police conduct multi-unit operation in Hamina linked to ongoing criminal investigation

Finnish police carried out a coordinated operation in Hamina on Thursday involving multiple patrol units, according to a statement from the Southeast Finland Police Department.

The operation took place in both the city centre and the Saviniemi district, with authorities confirming it was connected to an active criminal investigation. No threat to public safety was reported, and police assured residents that Hamina remains safe for movement. Some police patrols and vehicles may still be visible in the areas involved.

The nature of the criminal case or the specific details of the operation were not disclosed.