The Kainuu border detachment in Lapland has released information that an offender has been arrested on the border with Russia.
It is emphasized that the detained person declared the need to provide him with asylum.
Finnish news agency Yle writes: "The incident took place on August 22. The suspect in the border violation was arrested for questioning."
It is indicated that the incident was recorded in the Kuhmo region.
Crossing Borders
The Border Guard, cited by Yle, noted: "Even if the person arrested is not found to have committed any offences, we will conduct an investigation."
It is specified that Finnish border guards are discussing this issue with their Russian colleagues.
No further information is being released regarding this incident at this time.
Investigative measures are being carried out aimed at establishing all the circumstances of the above-described incident.
