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Intoxicants kept the police busy on May Day in North Savo1 May 2026

Päihteet työllistivät poliisin vappua Pohjois-Savossa

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Britney Spears was charged with drunk driving30 Apr 2026

Britney Spears sai syytteen rattijuopumuksesta

The American pop star is suspected of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol.

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The cup overflowed in Liipola, Lahti – the logo appearing in connection with a drug news story was too much for the entrepreneur30 Apr 2026

Kuppi meni nurin Lahden Liipolassa – logo huumeuutisen yhteydessä oli yrittäjälle liikaa

No drugs are used or sold at Iloinen Karhu, says entrepreneur Jyrki Karhunen.

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Enhanced surveillance uncovered street dealing – police seized drugs, weapons and cash30 Apr 2026

Tehovalvonta paljasti katukaupan – poliisin haaviin huumeita, aseita ja käteistä

Many of the buyers who were caught were minors and first-time offenders.

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The severe drug offense sentence of a woman from Vesilahti was reduced by one year in the Court of Appeal30 Apr 2026

Vesilahtelaisen naisen ankara huumerikostuomio aleni hovissa vuodella

The Turku Court of Appeal sentenced a woman from Vesilahti to more than 11 years in prison for prolonged and systematic drug trafficking.

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Jyväskylä ranks third in a grim statistic – "Every substance-related death is unnecessary"30 Apr 2026

Jyväskylä on synkän tilaston kolmas – "Jokainen päihdekuolema on turha"

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Drug driver caught by police in central Kuopio – moments later, the same car collided with a motorhome30 Apr 2026

Huumekuski jäi poliisin haaviin Kuopion keskustassa – hetkeä myöhemmin samalla autolla törmättiin matkailuautoon

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In Kuopio, two drunk driving offenses involving the same car within a few hours30 Apr 2026

Kuopiossa kaksi rattijuopumusta samalla autolla muutaman tunnin sisällä

The breathalyzer showed zero, but a rapid drug test revealed the truth.

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The United States accuses a Mexican politician of cartel ties30 Apr 2026

Yhdysvallat syyttää meksikolaista poliitikkoa kartelliyhteyksistä

According to the indictment, the sons of drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán kidnapped and threatened opponents of the governor of the state of Sinaloa.

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MTV: New twist in Jere Karalahti’s drug case29 Apr 2026

MTV: Jere Karalahden huumejutussa uusi käänne

The prosecutor announced dissatisfaction.

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Wednesday's reading tips | Antti Heikkinen's diary treasure, a rare drug charge in Kuopio, and the death of KalPa's former forward29 Apr 2026

Keskiviikon lukuvinkit | Antti Heikkisen päiväkirja-aarre, harvinainen huumesyyte Kuopiossa ja KalPan ex-hyökkääjän kuolema

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Police: An increasing number of drunk drivers in Eastern Finland have used drugs29 Apr 2026

Poliisi: Yhä useampi rattijuoppo Itä-Suomessa on käyttänyt huumeita

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They want to get rid of the “cocaine stream horses” – a new twist29 Apr 2026

”Kokaiinivirtahevoista” tahdotaan eroon – uusi käänne

Anant Ambani opposes Colombia's plan to eliminate Pablo Escobar's hippos.

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Street gang members are arranging drugs to Kuopio – A man caught after a chase received a rare charge29 Apr 2026

Katujengiläiset järjestävät huumeita Kuopioon – Takaa-ajon jälkeen kiinnijäänyt mies sai harvinaisen syytteen

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Cocaine shark found in the Bahamas28 Apr 2026

Bahamalta löytyi kokaiinihaita

Researchers suspect, for example, ships' wastewater as the cause.

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Residents of Koivukylä in Vantaa are afraid to move around near the station: “I don’t come here after eight in the evening”28 Apr 2026

Vantaan Koivukylän asukkaat pelkäävät liikkua aseman lähellä: ”En tule tänne iltakahdeksan jälkeen”

The Hakotori area near Koivukylä railway station is considered by many locals to be an unsafe place where groups of substance users are present from morning to night.

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Substances | Drug users will get a new center in Vallila, Helsinki28 Apr 2026

Päihteet | Huumeidenkäyttäjät saavat uuden keskuksen Helsingin Vallilaan

The City of Helsinki has not found new premises of its own in Sörnäinen for Symppis. A new day center for substance users will now be established in Vallila.

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Drugs | Police cracked down on rampant drug trafficking in Koivukylä, Vantaa28 Apr 2026

Huumeet | Poliisi iski Vantaan Koivukylässä rehottavaan huumekauppaan

Eastern Uusimaa Police detained several people in its targeted operation on Monday.

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Healthcare giant Attendo acquires A-Clinic28 Apr 2026

Terveysjätti Attendo ostaa A-klinikan

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Police carried out a major operation in Vantaa: Several people were detained28 Apr 2026

Poliisi teki laajan iskun Vantaalle: Useita otettiin kiinni

Police intervened in drug dealing taking place in Koivukylä during a raid.

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The crimes of the Vuosaari girls' group revealed a new phenomenon – "It is especially in the Helsinki metropolitan area"27 Apr 2026

Vuosaaren tyttöporukan rikokset paljastivat uuden ilmiön – ”On erityisesti pääkaupunkiseudulla”

Youth drug crime is on the rise. Violence committed by young girls has also kept the police busy recently. According to Helsinki Police, the Vuosaari girls' group is an exceptional phenomenon.

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Sri Lanka | 110 kilos of cannabis found on monks returning from Thailand27 Apr 2026

Sri Lanka | Thaimaasta palanneilta munkeilta löytyi 110 kiloa kannabista

Police believe the monks may not have known what they were carrying with them.

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Dozens of cannabis plants were grown in Teuva – the charges were dismissed as time-barred27 Apr 2026

Teuvalla kasvatettiin kymmeniä kannabiskasveja – syytteet hylättiin vanhentuneina

According to the District Court, the act met the elements of the offense, but the right to bring charges had expired due to the statute of limitations.

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Reader opinion | The stigma associated with drug-related deaths is evident in the grief work of loved ones27 Apr 2026

Lukijan mielipide | Huumekuolemiin liittyvä stigma näkyy läheisten surutyössä

A drug-related loss evokes not only grief but also shame, fear, and relief.

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An exceptionally high number of young people die from drugs in Finland – now efforts are being made in the Helsinki metropolitan area to address the issue27 Apr 2026

Suomessa kuolee poikkeuksellisen paljon nuoria huumeisiin – nyt pääkaupunkiseudulla yritetään puuttua asiaan

Nearly one in five deaths among 15- to 24-year-olds is caused by narcotics.

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The increase in the number of minors suspected of drug offenses is worrying, says a criminal inspector – "Debts are not collected nicely or politely"27 Apr 2026

Alaikäisten määrän kasvu huumerikosten epäillyissä huolestuttava, sanoo rikostarkastaja – "Velkoja ei kysellä hyvällä eikä kauniisti"

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Podcast: Sini Sabotage struggles to break free from two common addictions: “The worst drug there is”27 Apr 2026

Podcast: Sini Sabotage pyristelee irti kahdesta yleisestä riippuvuudesta: ”Pahin huume mitä on”

Sini Sabotage and Sampo Marjomaa host the new Trippileiri podcast.

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Scents | In the first intoxication of spring, the scent of decomposing earth is in the air25 Apr 2026

Hajut | Kevään ensi huumassa tuoksuu hajoava maa

At the beginning of spring, coniferous trees also release excess energy by emitting volatile compounds. The scent of flowers comes only later.

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Something unusual happened in Ruotsalaisjärvi – this is how cocaine affects salmon23 Apr 2026

Ruotsalaisjärvessä tapahtui jotain erikoista – näin kokaiini vaikuttaa lohiin

A new study has been conducted in Sweden.

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Substances | The United States eases cannabis regulation: The biggest change in decades23 Apr 2026

Päihteet | Yhdysvallat keventää kannabiksen sääntelyä: Suurin muutos vuosikymmeniin

As a result of the decision, the tax burden on the cannabis sector will likely decrease, and research on medical cannabis will become easier.

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New information about the serious taxi accident in Raahe23 Apr 2026

Uutta tietoa Raahen rajusta taksionnettomuudesta

Police no longer suspect the driver of a drug use offense.

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Reader opinion | Monetary compensation supports substance abuse rehabilitation22 Apr 2026

Lukijan mielipide | Rahallinen palkkio tukee päihdekuntoutumista

When the hardship of basic needs eases, resources are freed up for substance abuse rehabilitation and everyday structures.

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Crimes | A Helsinki teenager who ran a drug ring fled abroad22 Apr 2026

Rikokset | Huumerinkiä pyörittänyt helsinkiläisteini pakeni ulkomaille

An 18-year-old young man from Ullanlinna in Helsinki fled abroad to avoid more than seven years in prison. An international wanted notice is now being sought for him.

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Yle: Riihimäki nursing home tightens medication monitoring – police are investigating a drug offense21 Apr 2026

Yle: Riihimäen hoivakoti kiristää lääkeseurantaa – poliisi tutkii huumausainerikosta

Care home Elämäntaival is correcting its operations after the police launched an investigation into a drug offense.

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Substances | Mika suspected that his 15-year-old son was smoking cannabis and had him take a rapid drug test21 Apr 2026

Päihteet | Mika epäili 15-vuotiaan poikansa polttavan pilveä ja laittoi tämän pikapäihdetestiin

Rapid substance tests sold in pharmacies and supermarkets make it easy to determine whether substances have been used. The position of the special expert in substance abuse work is clear: Parents should not force their teenagers to take the tests.

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A strange coincidence ruined the plans of a drug dealer from Lahti – the drug bag lay on a shelf at the police station for months21 Apr 2026

Erikoinen sattuma pilasi lahtelaisen huumekauppiaan suunnitelmat – huumelaukku lojui kuukausia poliisiaseman hyllyllä

A bag brought to the lost property office at the Kuopio police station contained a gruesome surprise. It took the authorities months to understand what was really inside the black sports bag.

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Drug driver's journey was cut short in the night in Heinola21 Apr 2026

Huumekuskin matka jäi kesken Heinolan yössä

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A strong Wi-Fi connection led to the dismissal of a drug charge against a man from Lahti – another student ordered cocaine by mail from Spain21 Apr 2026

Tehokas wifi-yhteys kaatoi lahtelaismiehen huumesyytteen – toinen opiskelija tilasi kokaiinipostia Espanjasta

The Eastern Finland Court of Appeal dismissed the charge concerning a cocaine shipment worth nearly 60,000 euros from Spain.

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How the thumb was at risk of ending up in Kuopio – A strange coincidence ruined the drug dealer’s plans21 Apr 2026

Näin peukku oli vaarassa tulla Kuopioon – Erikoinen sattuma pilasi huumekauppiaan suunnitelmat

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Unusual situation at a care home – police suspect crimes20 Apr 2026

Erikoinen tilanne hoivakodissa – poliisi epäilee rikoksia

The case is being investigated as a narcotics offense and theft.

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Police suspect a drug offense at a nursing home for the elderly in Riihimäki20 Apr 2026

Poliisi epäilee huumerikosta ikäihmisten hoivakodissa Riihimäellä

The wellbeing services county filed a criminal report concerning theft and a narcotics offense.

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A nursing home for the elderly in Riihimäki has been placed under closer supervision due to deficiencies – a criminal report has been filed for a drug offense and theft20 Apr 2026

Ikäihmisten hoivakoti Riihimäellä on otettu epäkohtien takia tarkempaan valvontaan – rikosilmoitus huumausainerikoksesta ja varkaudesta

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Sentences | Unconditional prison sentence for drug dealing20 Apr 2026

Tuomiot | Huumekaupoista ehdoton vankeustuomio

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In this field, Finland is a pioneer: Keen noses protect against damage worth millions of euros19 Apr 2026

Tässä lajissa Suomi on edelläkävijä: Tarkat nenät suojelevat miljoonien eurojen tuhoilta

Drug detection dogs and mold detection dogs are familiar to everyone, but in Finland there are also scent dogs trained for more specialized tasks.

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The New York Times article | New synthetic drugs are now being developed at a deadly pace – even paper can become life-threatening in an instant19 Apr 2026

The New York Times -artikkeli | Uusia synteettisiä huumeita kehitetään nyt tappavalla tahdilla – jopa paperista voi tulla hetkessä hengenvaarallista

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The New York Times article | New synthetic drugs are now being developed at a deadly pace – even paper can become life-threatening in an instant19 Apr 2026

The New York Times -artikkeli | Uusia synteettisiä huumeita kehitetään nyt tappavalla tahdilla – jopa paperista voi tulla hetkessä hengenvaarallista

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The New York Times article | New synthetic drugs are now being developed at a deadly pace – even paper can become life-threatening in an instant19 Apr 2026

The New York Times -artikkeli | Uusia synteettisiä huumeita kehitetään nyt tappavalla tahdilla – jopa paperista voi tulla hetkessä hengenvaarallista

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The New York Times article | New synthetic drugs are now being developed at a deadly pace – even paper can become life-threatening in an instant19 Apr 2026

The New York Times -artikkeli | Uusia synteettisiä huumeita kehitetään nyt tappavalla tahdilla – jopa paperista voi tulla hetkessä hengenvaarallista

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A student from Jyväskylä was drugged in a restaurant – "From this point on, I have no memory of what happened"18 Apr 2026

Jyväskyläläisopiskelija joutui huumatuksi ravintolassa – "Tästä eteenpäin minulla ei ole muistikuvia"

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A sawed-open door led police to a cannabis cultivation site in Kortepohja, Jyväskylä18 Apr 2026

Sahattu ovi johti poliisin kannabisviljelmälle Jyväskylän Kortepohjassa

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