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Eleven Iranian men detained after crossing from Russia with help from the Russian side, during Finland’s border closure.

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Eleven Iranian men were arrested after crossing on foot through forest from Russia, most likely between the Imatra and Nuijamaa crossing points, while all eastern crossing points were closed. The preliminary investigation found that they had been assisted by people on the Russian side; all applied for asylum.

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    Eleven Iranian men were arrested after crossing on foot through forest from Russia, most likely between the Imatra and Nuijamaa crossing points, while all eastern crossing points were closed. The preliminary investigation found that they had been assisted by people on the Russian side; all applied for asylum.