One person from Russia crossed the border today and triggered a manhunt for the person. The information given by the Finnish Border Guards quoted in the media talks about a lone person who crossed the border and was apprehended in downtown Imatra, a border city.
We have skimpy information and do not know if the person’s nationality and if the person is seeking asylum.
There is no information in the Finnish Border Guards website.
Source: Helsingin Sanomat
Imagine one person crosses the Finnish-Russian border like today, which has been closed since the end of 2023, causing a manhunt with helicopters and the like. On top of this he is labeled by the media as an “Illegal.” The term “illegal” is misleading because it connotes criminality.
And to top it off, we get no information who the person is and, importantly, if the person is an asylum seeker.
The treatment by the media and the Finnish Border Guards of the story shows that there is little transparency on such matters. It is more like a kangaroo court accusing someone without being convicted.
The rule of law in Finland has taken another blow thanks to the pushback law passed in July 2024 by parliament.