Swedish police can respond in
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Swedish police can respond in Finland for the first time

Starting July 1, Swedish and Finnish police will be able to respond to urgent calls in both countries, according to a police press release.

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In Sweden, the agreement concerns the northern border municipalities of Haparanda, Övertorneå, Pajala and Kiruna, and the cooperation includes certain emergency interventions.

Finnish and Swedish police can now ask each other for help in emergency situations in border areas. In addition, both countries have the right to intervene directly in emergency situations, even without a formal request from the other country, if necessary to avert a serious threat to human life and health.

This is the first time a foreign police patrol can independently carry out emergency missions in Finland, according to Yle.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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