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Drug-related offences In 2019, the police recorded approximately 10,000 different drug-related offences. Drug use and the resulting harm constitute a multifaceted problem. In addition to the police, social services, healthcare, schools and researc...https://poliisi.fi/en/narcotics-offences
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When do you not need a licence? Down below is listed the forms of lotteries, when a permit is not needed. Small lotteries Small lotteries are non-money lotteries where the combined sale price of the tickets does not exceed EUR 3,000 and where the ...https://poliisi.fi/en/when-do-you-not-need-a-licence-
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Frequently asked questions about non-money lotteries Can a business or a private individual get a non-money lottery licence? A non-money lottery licence cannot be granted to a business or a private individual. The running of non-money lotteries is...https://poliisi.fi/en/frequently-asked-questions
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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...https://poliisi.fi/en/firearms-belonging-to-estates-of-deceased-persons
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Checklist for online shopping Tips for staying safe when buying from individuals online: Always seal the deal face to face if you can. Ask to see a receipt or other evidence if you are buying something valuable, such as a bicycle. Do not pay the s...https://poliisi.fi/en/online-shoppers-checklist
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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...https://poliisi.fi/en/lost-property
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What does trafficking in human beings mean? Human trafficking does not mean a sale as a single event. Human trafficking is a process of exploitation, where the perpetrator tries to gain financial profit by subjugating the victim by different means...https://poliisi.fi/en/trafficking-in-human-beings
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Recommended decisions Finland’s gambling system is undergoing reform. Please note that applying to the National Police Board for a recommended decision is one of the legal protections available to players under the old legislation. You can apply t...https://poliisi.fi/en/recommended-decisions
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Account for non-money lottery The recipient of a non-money lottery permit must make a non-money lottery account. The account shall be issued for the period of the permit granted and shall be issued within five months of the expiry of the permit. T...https://poliisi.fi/en/accounting-obligation
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Supervision of gambling The provision of gambling services is a form of economic activity that, without supervision, may have harmful effects on society. The objects of the gambling system could not be achieved without an efficient supervisory org...https://poliisi.fi/en/supervision-of-gambling
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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 ...https://poliisi.fi/en/unlicensed-firearms-and-explosives
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You can submit your firearm permit application electronically in the police e-services or make an appointment to submit your permit application in person at a police station.https://poliisi.fi/en/firearm-e-services
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Prohibited money collection practices Providing false or misleading information The public must not be provided with false or misleading information about key issues in connection with money collection campaigns. False or misleading information ca...https://poliisi.fi/en/prohibited-money-collection-practices
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Public events An occasion or event is considered a public event when it is open to anyone either free of charge or against an entrance ticket. Typical public events include fairs and markets, sports events, shows and festivals intended for audienc...https://poliisi.fi/en/public-events
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Police en Newsroom Blog The use of alpha-PVP can also be seen in road traffic 16.12.2025 9.34 Blog Abstract The synthetic narcotic alpha-PVP, which has rapidly become more common in Finland, has turned into a visible phenomenon in recent years, bo...https://poliisi.fi/en/-/the-use-of-alpha-pvp-can-also-be-seen-in-road-traffic
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Frequently asked questions about the licence holder’s obligations Is there a charge for processing annual reports? The supervisory authority does not charge a separate processing fee for the annual reports. However, holders of a gambling licence o...https://poliisi.fi/en/frequently-asked-questions-about-the-licence-holder-s-obligations
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27.4.2026 | Police call-out volumes continue to rise — police concerned about the increasing violence of youth crimehttps://poliisi.fi/en/-/police-call-out-volumes-continue-to-rise-police-concerned-about-the-increasing-violence-of-youth-crime
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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...https://poliisi.fi/en/fraud
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Moving firearms across national borders On this page, you will find information about what to do when you need to transfer a firearm from one country to another. For example, you could be moving abroad or participating in a shooting sports or hunt...https://poliisi.fi/en/taking-a-firearm-abroad
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Frequently asked questions about gambling Finland’s gambling system is undergoing reform. Please note that the content of this page is based on old legislation and is valid until 30 June 2027. The content will be updated as the effective date of t...https://poliisi.fi/en/frequently-asked-questions-about-gambling