Police in Eastern Uusimaa have uncovered an international drug trafficking organization. The group smuggled substances including alpha-PVP into Finland. Customs officials worked with police on the investigation.
A press conference begins at 10 AM local time. Authorities will provide new details about the case. The operation targeted a large-scale import and distribution network.
Several officials will attend the briefing. They include Chief Inspector Kimmo Hyvärinen and lead investigator Detective Inspector Tero Tyynelä. Customs will be represented by senior officials Hannu Sinkkonen, Tero Virtanen, and Sami Outinen. Vantaa city security chief Markus Hammarström will also participate.
Alpha-PVP is a synthetic stimulant often sold as bath salts. It has been linked to numerous health emergencies worldwide. Finnish authorities have intensified efforts against synthetic drugs in recent years.
This case shows organized crime groups continue targeting Nordic countries. The cross-border cooperation between police and customs appears crucial for intercepting such operations. The scale of this particular network suggests significant resources were dedicated to the smuggling operation.