The Salla border crossing in northern Finland is closed following an incident involving two German tourists. Finnish Border Guard officials reported fining the tourists approximately 500 euros for entering the Salla area without authorization to observe the Russian border. The incident occurred on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Border guards intervened when the tourists attempted to cross into an area restricted for security reasons. The closure of the border crossing is a precautionary measure while authorities address the situation and review border security protocols. The tourists, who were visiting Finland, were seeking to view the border with Russia. 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 being taken, but understandable given the current geopolitical situation.” Reply