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Finnish Border Guard

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2 weeks ago

Finland holds border security exercise on eastern frontier

In a crisis situation, Finland can get support from the European Gendarmerie Force, a multinational police agency with military status.

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3 months ago

Three young German tourists snowshoe into Russia — get caught returning to Finland

The men said curiosity brought them to the area, according to the Finnish Border Guard.

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5 months ago

Armed Border Guard patrol raises eyebrows on night train to Helsinki

“They were wearing heavy equipment, bulletproof vests and firearms on their belts,” an eyewitness explained.