Finnish Customs reports peak in regulation offences and narcotic seizures due to violations of sanctions against Russia

Customs offences in Finland have reached a peak due to violations of sanctions against Russia, resulting in regulation offences and seizures of narcotic substances. According to Finnish Customs, there were 6,482 customs offences detected in 2022, over 1,000 more than in the previous year. The majority of narcotics were found in commercial traffic and were ordered online through Darknet sites and discussion groups. In response, Finnish Customs has seized 1,382 kilograms of narcotics, double the amount seized in 2021.