Firearms belonging to estates of deceased persons A deceased’s estate often includes firearms. On this page, you will find information on what to do when you as the estate administrator find, for example, licensed firearms of an older relative. Un...

When is a money collection permit not required? Schools and nurseries Schools and nurseries can run money collection campaigns without a money collection permit or a small-scale money collection notice as long as the campaign is run in connection ...

Unlicensed firearms and explosives You can hand over unlicensed firearms, firearm components, cartridges, specially dangerous projectiles and explosives to the police without legal consequences. However, must report them to the police on your own ...

Fraud In fraud offences, the perpetrator aims to obtain financial benefits by deceiving the victim. Fraud often causes financial damage to the victim. Nowadays, there are many kinds of fraud types, and they have moved to information networks. E-ma...

Police request to those applying for asylum and temporary protection in the area of the Eastern Finland Police Department, and to the persons assisting them: please contact the Police by email: Police contact details for the registration of those ...

Notices of police auctions The police organises regular auctions of lost property and firearms. Animal carcasses that have come into the possession of the police in connection with traffic accidents and hunting offences are also auctioned occasion...

19.2.2021 | The Firearms Administration under the National Police Board will continue to organise firearms auctions as soon as possible taking the orders issued by the authorities and health safety into consideration. The information on future firearms auctions is published on the Police website www.poliisi.fi.

18.6.2024 | Just a month left to register firearms rendered permanently unfit for use

6.6.2024 | The Firearms Act also requires the registration, i.e. reporting to the police, of firearms that have been rendered permanently unfit for use or deactivated. The deadline for notification is 15 July 2024. The registration obligation is based on improving weapon safety. Notification can be submitted electronically or by visiting a police station. It is advisable to report the firearm in good time, as an undeclared firearm may result in a fine.

Lost property Typical lost property items include mobile phones, keys and bicycles. If you discover lost property, notify the owner or deliver the property to the police as soon as possible. The police operate a quite comprehensive nationwide lost...

8.8.2022 | The Police Day will be celebrated in 11 locations in Southwestern Finland

Public notices Our public notices are shown below. Notice of service by publication POL-2026-79683 05.06.2026 8:52 Ostrobothnia Police Department Seinäjoki Notice of service by publication POL-2026-68024 18.05.2026 9:26 Ostrobothnia Police Departm...

23.10.2023 | Active notification of recreational activity and deactivated firearms

3.12.2024 | Statement ID-24794938 1 (81) 01.11.2024 POL-2023-12050 NATIONAL POLICE BOARD Gambling Administration Konepajankatu 2, P.O.Box 50, FI-11101 RIIHIMÄKI arpajaishallinto@poliisi.fi Tel. +358 295 480 181 police.fi National Police Board's guidelines on ...

14.3.2024 | National Working Group on Monitoring Environmental Crime 01 August 2023 ENVIRONMENTAL CRIME REPORT 2023 2 Summary REPORT NAME Environmental Crime Report 2023 PREPARED BY Finnish National Group for Monitoring of Environmental Offences PUBLISHED 8/2...

9.7.2024 | Under the Firearms Act (1/1998), all firearms rendered permanently unfit for use by deactivation must be reported to the police by 15 July 2024. The notification obligation applies to private individuals, corporations, companies, foundations and estates of deceased persons.

21.8.2023 | National Bureau of Investigation, Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Indicators 2 Abstract REPORT NAME Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Indicators PUBLICATION NAME Money Laundering and Terrorist Fina...