Finland fined tourists who had been watching Russian tourists in the border zone

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 view the Russian border. The incident occurred on Tuesday, July 25, 2023.

Border guards intervened when the tourists were observed approaching the border zone. The closure of the border crossing is a precautionary measure while authorities investigate the situation and determine appropriate enforcement actions. The tourists, who were visiting Finland, were cited for violating regulations concerning access to restricted border areas.

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