The Salla border crossing in northern Finland is closed following an incident involving two German tourists. Finnish Border Guard officials reported issuing fines of approximately 500 euros to the tourists for entering the Salla area without authorization, seeking to view the Russian border. The incident occurred on Tuesday. The border crossing remains closed as authorities assess the situation and implement measures to prevent further unauthorized access. The tourists were visiting Finland as part of a sightseeing trip. Topics: #border #tourists #finland Post navigation Finland fined tourists who had been watching Russian tourists in the border zone Finland fined tourists who had been watching Russian tourists in the border zone
“It’s concerning to see such strict measures taken, but understandable given the heightened security situation.” Reply