In Northern Ostrobothnia The Ylivieska police station has been evacuated in the morning because a wartime explosive had been delivered to the station, says Oulu police.
According to the release, the explosive will be cleared in cooperation with the Finnish Defense Forces.
STT is told by the Oulu Police Situation Center that the case is related to the grace collection, which is a collection of weapons underway in the area of the Oulu Police Department today. There was no threat whatsoever, but explosives should not be brought to the police station under any circumstances.
On the Day of Grace Collection weapons from the estate as well as weapons and cartridges that have become obsolete and unauthorized may be handed over to the police without penalty. However, explosives must not be brought to the police station and must be reported to the police separately.
The police’s grace collection bulletin states that explosives are always associated with dangers and should not be touched.
The area is isolated until the explosive is transferred
Ylivieskan the police station area will be kept isolated until the explosive can be transferred safely and without endangering outsiders, police say. In the morning, police also restricted traffic in the area of the police station.
The police are in separate contact with customers who have booked an appointment at Ylivieska Police Station today.
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