The police are responsible for ensuring public order and safety, as well as the crime investigation in Finland. The premises of diplomatic missions are inviolable under international agreements.
With the consent of the sending state, the police may investigate suspected crimes or incidents that threaten the security of the diplomatic mission within the premises of the embassy.
Today, on October 3rd, the police are conducting a security-related inspection in the area of Russian embassy at the request of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Helsinki. The inspection started aroun 17:30. There is no threat to public in this situation
The police have good daily collaboration with embassies on various security-related matters.
The police are unable to comment further on the matter.
