17.5.2025 | On Saturday, 17 May, at 00:38, the police received an emergency call reporting that somebody had robbed a service station and threatened with a knife at Laivalahdenkatu 1.

22.5.2025 | The past two days have seen violent crimes carried out by children and young people using bladed weapons in Finnish schools. The police would like to remind everyone that it is always an offence to be in possession of a bladed weapon in a public place, such as schools and educational institutions.

1.3.2024 | From the beginning of March, private persons can submit firearms permit applications and notifications electronically. The police are able to provide citizens with more e-services following an amendment to the Firearms Act.

24.9.2024 | The police will carry out an intensified elk and deer hunting control operation during 30 September – 27 October. The operation will be carried out when the elk hunting season is already underway and hunting clubs are at their most active. The operation will be carried out in cooperation with other wilderness supervisory authorities responsible for hunting and fishing matters, i.e. the Finnish Border Guard, Customs and Metsähallitus.

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14.2.2024 | As of 1 March 2024, private persons can submit firearms permit applications and notifications electronically. A new electronic service for firearms dealers to report changes related to business licences will also open.

11.7.2019 | Supply agreement for police firearms data management system terminated - new firearms data management system delayed

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25.5.2024 | During the first part of the year, the police monitored illicit drug and arms trafficking, particularly on information networks. The results show that criminals are actively using cybercrime for drug trafficking and arms dealing.

6.5.2024 | Partially restricted opening hours will apply to licence and police services at Western Uusimaa Police Department between June and August. However, services will be available at a police station every weekday throughout the summer.

22.2.2024 | Under the Firearms Act, a weapon rendered permanently unfit for use or deactivated must be reported to the police by 15 July 2024. Notification can be submitted electronically.

24.10.2024 | The Eastern Uusimaa Police Department has concluded criminal investigation into the school shooting at Jokiranta school in Viertola, Vantaa, at 9 o’clock in the morning of 22 April 2024.

30.8.2024 | Together with other authorities, the police carried out an intensive monitoring operation of waterfowl hunting at the start of the season on 20–25 August 2024. The police spent more than 600 working hours, or around 90 full-time equivalents, during the period concerned.

27.2.2023 | Privacy statement ID-21116326 1 (13) 04 .03.2021 POL-2021-1402 Privacy statement; Processing of personal data in relation to other statutory tasks of the police 1 Controller National Police Board Postal address: P.O. Box 1000, 02151 Espoo Street a...

30.5.2023 | Firearms permits and private security industry licenses issued by the police will have a new look from the beginning of June. The change is due to a new contract on the production and supply of permit documents. New versions of the cards will be issued from 1 June 2023 onwards. The security paper products currently in use will be gradually replaced with new documents during this year once the security paper in stock has been used up.

11.4.2023 | Altering the length of shotgun cartridge chamber changes the shotgun’s calibre. For example, a licence is required for converting a 12/70 calibre shotgun to calibre 12/76.

11.4.2024 | The police have made progress in the criminal investigation into the shooting incident at Viertola school on 02 April and most of the interviews have been completed. The police have been working in close cooperation with various authorities, including the District Prosecutor.

4.10.2023 | The Helsinki Police Department and the National Bureau of Investigation have exposed a large international drug trafficking organisation suspected of having brought hundreds of kilos of drugs into Finland.

3.4.2024 | The Eastern Uusimaa police has made progress in the investigation of the school shooting in Viertola.

17.11.2023 | The Helsinki Police and the National Bureau of Investigation have exposed an international drug trafficking ring in cooperation with Estonian and Belgian authorities.

4.4.2024 | Investigation into the shooting incident at Viertola school in Vantaa on Tuesday 02 April 2024 continues, including interviews with the individuals involved and technical investigation.

20.4.2023 | Renovation of the customer service premises at Espoo Main Police Station has now completed and the doors will open to customers on Tuesday 2 May. The move to the customer service premises will partly affect customer services at Espoo Main Police Station on 25 April and on 27-28 April.

31.3.2022 | Guardian's consent Information on minor Name Personal identification number Licenses My consent for permitting following licenses: Passport Yes No Identity Card Yes No Firearms permit Yes No 1 (1) Poliisi Poliisi-Muut-07 28.3.2022 poliisi.fi ■ pol...

Acts or threats of violence are a part of robberies The offence is a robbery when the perpetrator steals someone else’s property or uses it without permission by using violence or threatening to do so. A robbery is considered aggravated when, for ...

30.6.2023 | Criminal investigation into a major terrorist case closed by Southwestern Finland Police

31.3.2022 | Guardian's consent Information on minor Name Personal identification number Licenses My consent for permitting following licenses: Passport Yes No Identity Card Yes No Firearms permit Yes No 1 (1) Poliisi Poliisi-Muut-07 28.3.2022 poliisi.fi ■ pol...

30.11.2017 | Change in the Firearms Act will streamline licence processing and provide more time for acquiring a weapon

24.8.2023 | Police carried out intensified wilderness controls at opening of waterfowl and bear hunting seasons

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Assaults A typical assault encountered by the police occurs in town during the small hours. When people are intoxicated, feelings flare up and a person may push someone that cut before them in line. There are various types of assault crimes. More ...

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The Police Blog Flares do not belong in the stands – a safe event is the goal for everyone 29.6.2026 14.57 National Police Board Preventive Police Work Concealing your face at a protest is incompatible with the values of an open and safe society 1...

The Police Blog Flares do not belong in the stands – a safe event is the goal for everyone 29.6.2026 14.57 National Police Board Preventive Police Work Concealing your face at a protest is incompatible with the values of an open and safe society 1...

The Police Blog Flares do not belong in the stands – a safe event is the goal for everyone 29.6.2026 14.57 National Police Board Preventive Police Work Concealing your face at a protest is incompatible with the values of an open and safe society 1...

The Police Blog Flares do not belong in the stands – a safe event is the goal for everyone 29.6.2026 14.57 National Police Board Preventive Police Work Concealing your face at a protest is incompatible with the values of an open and safe society 1...

The Police Blog Flares do not belong in the stands – a safe event is the goal for everyone 29.6.2026 14.57 National Police Board Preventive Police Work Concealing your face at a protest is incompatible with the values of an open and safe society 1...

The Police Blog Flares do not belong in the stands – a safe event is the goal for everyone 29.6.2026 14.57 National Police Board Preventive Police Work Concealing your face at a protest is incompatible with the values of an open and safe society 1...