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Person apprehended near the border in Kuhmo after crossing from Russia.

Kainuu Border Guard patrols apprehended a person near the border in Kuhmo on suspicion of crossing illegally from Russia by land; the person applied for asylum. Border Guard personnel contacted their counterparts in the Kalevala region of Russian Karelia.

Occurrence: Aug 23, 2024
Publication: Aug 23, 2024
First observed: Nov 6, 2026, 9:35 AM UTC
Countries: Finland
Updated: Nov 6, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC

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Person apprehended near the border in Kuhmo after crossing from Russia.

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Aug 22, 2024, 11:56 PM UTC

Kainuu Border Guard patrols apprehended a person near the border in Kuhmo on suspicion of crossing illegally from Russia by land; the person applied for asylum. Border Guard personnel contacted their counterparts in the Kalevala region of Russian Karelia.