July 20, 10:32, Weekend Summary, Norrbotten County

Friday 17/7 Övertorneå cruising: 

There were approximately 1300-1400 people at the festival area. The police handled two cases of violent resistance, removed two people according to the Police Act 13 § and rejected ten people according to the Police Act 13 §. Five traffic offenses were handled and one person was taken into custody with the support of the Intoxicated Persons Act (LOB) and the person was handed over to someone else's care at home. The police also worked on two medical cases, which were initially handled by the police.

Saturday 18/7 Övertorneå cruising

There were approximately 700-800 people at the festival area. The police handled a case of assault and three cases of traffic offenses. Three people were rejected or removed with the support of the Police Act 13 § and two people were taken into custody with the support of the Intoxicated Persons Act (LOB). The two latter could be handed over to someone else's care at home. The police who worked during the weekend assess that Saturday was a calmer evening overall compared to Friday.

Friday 17/7 Överkalix market

The police handled a case of assault, a case of unlawful threats and a case of suspected drunk driving, as well as some direct confiscation of alcohol.

Saturday 18/7 Överkalix market

The police handled a case of assault, three traffic offenses and one traffic accident.

Friday 17/7 Kalix summer fair

The police took three people into custody with the support of the Intoxicated Persons Act (LOB) and handed over a minor under the influence of alcohol to a guardian. One person was removed according to the Police Act 13 §. There were handled a case of minor narcotics offense possession and a case of minor narcotics offense use, as well as some direct confiscation of alcohol

Saturday 18/7 Kalix summer fair

The police handled a case of assault, a minor person was taken into custody with the support of the Intoxicated Persons Act (LOB) and handed over to a guardian, one person was removed according to the Police Act 13 §, as well as some direct confiscation of alcohol. (A number of people were rejected by security personnel.)

The police who worked during Kalix summer fair report that there were many visitors, approximately 1000 per evening, and that there was an overall moderate level of intoxication and a good atmosphere.