Police suspect network of importing 500 kilograms of drugs

Finnish police suspect a criminal network imported and distributed more than 500 kilograms of drugs in Finland. Yle reported that the investigation involved dozens of suspects.

Police said the network, whose members were citizens of several countries, also brought in hundreds of thousands of tablets classified as narcotics. The operation was directed from Finland, while people were recruited abroad to store and distribute the drugs.

Most of the drugs were amphetamine and cocaine. Police suspect several hundred kilograms were amphetamine and about 180 kilograms cocaine. The drugs were brought into Finland in several shipments and distributed mainly in the capital region, using numerous short-term rental apartments for storage and distribution. Sales were made particularly through messaging apps.

Police seized more than 100 kilograms of drugs and nearly 200,000 euros in cash. The pre-trial investigation is nearing completion and will move to prosecutors for consideration. The suspected offences are mainly aggravated narcotics offences and aggravated money laundering.