Police in Oulu are investigating a suspected homicide after an operation in the Sairaalanrinne area. Officers conducted searches and made several arrests related to the case.
The incident began with a police operation on Wednesday afternoon. Authorities confirmed on Thursday they are treating the case as a homicide investigation.
Multiple people are suspected to be involved in the matter. The preliminary investigation remains in its early stages according to police statements.
The operation focused on an apartment building in Sairaalanrinne, which translates to Hospital Slope in English. This residential area is located near Oulu's main hospital complex.
Police removed a deceased person from the scene. Investigators examined trash containers and some officers wore white protective suits during their work.
Authorities are asking the public to submit any observations related to the case. They seek information from October 17-22 around Sairaalanrinne 4 C.
Witnesses can contact Oulu police via email at vihjeet.oulu@poliisi.fi, by phone at 0295 416 194, or through WhatsApp at 050 305 0132.
This case represents one of the more serious criminal investigations recently in Oulu, a university city of over 200,000 people in northern Finland. Police appear to be pursuing multiple leads given their request for public assistance and the multiple searches conducted.