Police operation restricts shipping in Gulf of Finland

Police are conducting an operation in the Gulf of Finland, prompting restrictions on ship traffic, Yle reports.

A passenger on the Viking XPRS told Ilta-Sanomat the ferry had been unable to leave Helsinki for Tallinn because of the operation. It was due to depart at 8 p.m.

Helsinki Police confirmed to Yle that an operation was under way but did not provide further details about the assignment.