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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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Hockey legend Marko Tuomainen reveals he is addicted to substances – one moment in his career sent him into a dark downward spiral18 Apr 2026

Kiekkolegenda Marko Tuomainen paljastaa olevansa päihderiippuvainen – yksi hetki uralla ajoi synkkään alamäkeen

The end of his playing career was supposed to be a new beginning, but things turned out differently. Just as Marko Tuomainen had hung up his skates, life took a horrifying turn. Now he is finally ready to talk about what happened 15 years ago. Until now, he has remained silent: "I was ashamed."

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Young people from Jyväskylä developed a drink cover against spiking – they may appear in bars as early as May Day18 Apr 2026

Jyväskyläläiset nuoret kehittelivät juomasuojan huumaamisia vastaan – saattavat ilmestyä baareihin jo vapuksi

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Suspected mafia boss arrested in Dubai18 Apr 2026

Epäilty mafiapomo pidätetty Dubaissa

The High Court in Dublin has previously identified him as the leader of the Kinahan drug cartel.

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From a child in a drug-addicted family to a sober adult – Pessi’s story is still unfinished18 Apr 2026

Narkkariperheen lapsesta päihteettömäksi aikuiseksi – Pessin tarina on yhä kesken

Kindness provided a mask behind which it was easy to hide aggression. Pessi Isoniemi managed to quit amphetamine, but another addiction, gambling, is a means of survival for him.

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"You seem like you're using some kind of drugs" – meteorologist Anniina Valtonen shared viewer feedback she has received17 Apr 2026

"Vaikutat siltä kuin käyttäisit jotain huumeita" – meteorologi Anniina Valtonen jakoi saamiaan katsojapalautteita

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This is the sentence Jere Karalahti, 51, received17 Apr 2026

Tällaisen tuomion Jere Karalahti, 51, sai

The Helsinki District Court issued a verdict in a major drug case on Friday.

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Court assesses: this is how much Jere Karalahti used drugs daily17 Apr 2026

Oikeus arvioi: näin paljon Jere Karalahti käytti huumeita päivittäin

The Helsinki District Court issued its ruling on Jere Karalahti on Friday.

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Jere Karalahti was sentenced to a suspended prison sentence17 Apr 2026

Jere Karalahti tuomittiin ehdolliseen vankeuteen

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Jere Karalahti's wild drug history: hundreds of thousands of euros, a find in the freezer, arrest in the middle of ice practice, cocaine photos...17 Apr 2026

Jere Karalahden raju huumehistoria: satojatuhansia rahaa, löytö pakastimesta, pidätys kesken jääharjoitusten, kokaiinikuvat...

Drug offenses have marked Jere Karalahti's life and sports career.

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Trials | Jere Karalahti received a suspended prison sentence17 Apr 2026

Oikeudenkäynnit | Jere Karalahti sai ehdollisen vankeustuomion

The Helsinki District Court issued a verdict in a major drug case on Friday.

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Former ice hockey player Jere Karalahti given a suspended prison sentence for an aggravated drug offense17 Apr 2026

Ex-jääkiekkoilija Jere Karalahdelle ehdollista vankeutta törkeästä huumausainerikoksesta

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A minor boy fled police on a scooter while intoxicated in Jämsänkoski – drugs were also found in his possession17 Apr 2026

Alaikäinen poika pakeni poliisia humalassa skootterilla Jämsänkoskella – hallusta löytyi myös huumeita

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Major police operation in Oulu – unlicensed drug driver's escape ended at a guardrail16 Apr 2026

Iso poliisioperaatio Oulussa – kortittoman huumekuskin pakomatka päättyi kaiteeseen

A motorist is suspected of several offenses.

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20-year-old beauty influencer taken to hospital from live broadcast – overdose suspected16 Apr 2026

20-vuotias ulkonäkövaikuttaja sairaalaan suorasta lähetyksestä – epäillään yliannostusta

Clavicular's speech became strange before the transmission was cut off.

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Reader opinion | Images influence how people who use drugs are perceived16 Apr 2026

Lukijan mielipide | Kuvilla on vaikutusta siihen, miten huumeita käyttäviin ihmisiin suhtaudutaan

Images depicting a person who has passed out can increase feelings of disgust and pity, while those showing recovery reduce stigma and increase compassion.

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Cannabis medicines are causing confusion: in Helsinki, HUS sees hardly anything good in them, while Turku is closely monitoring Denmark15 Apr 2026

Kannabislääkkeet hämmentävät: Helsingissä HUS ei näe niissä juuri mitään hyvää, Turku tarkkailee tiiviisti Tanskaa

Cannabis-based medicines divide experts. There is disagreement about their effectiveness, harms and necessity — as well as about whether the topic should even be discussed.

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Colombia takes tough measures against “cocaine hippos”14 Apr 2026

Kolumbia ryhtyy koviin toimiin ”kokaiinivirtahepoja” vastaan

Hippos are a major nuisance in Colombia.

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Death sentence for drug lord Pablo Escobar's hippos in Colombia14 Apr 2026

Huumeparoni Pablo Escobarin virtahevoille kuolemantuomio Kolumbiassa

Colombia is the only country outside Africa with a wild hippopotamus population.

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This is what homeless Tomppa’s life on the street is like: “I’ve used drugs until my head is in this condition”14 Apr 2026

Tällaista on kodittoman Tompan elämä kadulla: ”Olen narkannut pääni siihen kuntoon”

The number of homeless people doubled in Kotka last year. Tomppa is one of Kotka’s 80 homeless people who has not been able to get housing despite repeated attempts.

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The people of Pyynikintori came up with a new way to increase safety in the area – Events open to everyone, the first guest is Jaakko Ryhänen14 Apr 2026

Pyynikintorin väki keksi uuden keinon lisätä turvallisuutta alueella – Kaikille avoimet tilaisuudet, ensimmäinen vieras on Jaakko Ryhänen

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IlPo: Youth coach remanded in custody on suspicion of a drug offense – “The situation is very dramatic”13 Apr 2026

IlPo: Nuorisovalmentaja vangittiin huumausainerikoksesta epäiltynä – ”Tilanne on hyvin dramaattinen”

The association's board will convene immediately.

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Oma Häme receives €201,000 in government funding to reduce substance-related harm among young people13 Apr 2026

Oma Hämeelle 201 000 euroa valtionavustusta nuorten päihdehaittojen vähentämiseen

The objective of the Teho II project is to reduce drug-related deaths and develop effective services.

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Drug wave threatens – National Police Commissioner warned13 Apr 2026

Huumeaalto uhkaa – poliisiylijohtajaa varoitettu

Swedish and other foreign criminal networks are actively seeking to enter Finland’s drug market, says National Police Commissioner Ilkka Koskimäki in the Asiastudio podcast.

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Several detainees have died in police vehicles – the Parliamentary Ombudsman became concerned13 Apr 2026

Poliisiautoissa kuollut useita kiinniotettuja – Oikeusvaltuutettu huolestui

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Britney Spears sought treatment for substance abuse rehabilitation13 Apr 2026

Britney Spears hakeutui päihdekuntoutukseen

Spears became known for her hits, such as Baby One More Time, in the late 1990s.

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Five tonnes of cocaine were seized in Britain11 Apr 2026

Britanniassa takavarikoitiin viisi tonnia kokaiinia

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Police seized cocaine and cannabis in Kortepohja, Jyväskylä – 24-year-old sentenced to more than two years in prison10 Apr 2026

Poliisi takavarikoi kokaiinia ja kannabista Jyväskylän Kortepohjassa – 24-vuotiaalle yli kahden vuoden vankilatuomio

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Sentences | 22-year-old men acquired six kilograms of marijuana and sold it for 75,000 euros – the District Court sentenced them to suspended imprisonment10 Apr 2026

Tuomiot | 22-vuotiaat miehet hankkivat kuusi kiloa marihuanaa ja myivät sitä 75 000 eurolla – käräjäoikeus tuomitsi ehdolliseen vankeuteen

The North Savo District Court issued its judgment in a drug case in which five people were charged.

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Yle’s Janne Körkkö won Press Photo of the Year, showing the everyday life of a drug user – see the award-winning photos here9 Apr 2026

Ylen Janne Körkkö otti Vuoden lehtikuvan, jossa näkyy huumeidenkäyttäjän arki – katso palkittuja kuvia tästä

Mikko Suutarinen took a historic fourth consecutive victory. The winners of the 2025 photojournalism competition were awarded today.

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Police seized more than five kilograms of cocaine in the Helsinki metropolitan area9 Apr 2026

Poliisi takavarikoi yli viisi kiloa kokaiinia pääkaupunkiseudulla

NEP is a substance similar to alpha-PVP in its manner of use and effects.

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United States | Hollywood’s “ketamine queen” received a prison sentence for her involvement in Matthew Perry’s death9 Apr 2026

Yhdysvallat | Hollywoodin ”ketamiinikuningatar” sai vankilatuomion osallisuudestaan Matthew Perryn kuolemaan

Jasveen Sangha, who ran a drug trafficking operation in Hollywood, has been in custody since 2024.

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“Ketamine queen” sentenced to years in prison – behind Matthew Perry’s death8 Apr 2026

”Ketamiini-kuningatar” vuosiksi vankilaan – taustalla Matthew Perryn kuolema

The prosecutor described the woman's home as a "department store for drugs."

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Drug dealer sentenced to 15 years in prison: involved in the death of Friends actor Matthew Perry8 Apr 2026

Huumekauppiaalle 15 vuotta vankeutta: osallinen Frendit-näyttelijä Matthew Perryn kuolemaan

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A woman from Pirkanmaa ran a “Christian association” for a year – the truth was revealed from behind the false bottom of tin cans8 Apr 2026

Pirkanmaalainen nainen pyöritti vuoden ”kristillistä yhdistystä” – totuus paljastui säilykepurkkien salapohjan takaa

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"If you suspect you have been drugged" – warning message from student associations at the University of Jyväskylä to May Day revelers8 Apr 2026

"Jos epäilet joutuneesi huumatuksi" – Jyväskylän yliopiston ainejärjestöiltä varoitusviesti vappua viettäville

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Drugs were thrown from the car window; a safe was found on the back seat8 Apr 2026

Auton ikkunasta heiteltiin huumeita, takapenkiltä löytyi kassakaappi

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Police seized drugs from outdoor caches in the Helsinki metropolitan area8 Apr 2026

Poliisi takavarikoi huumeita maastokätköistä pääkaupunkiseudulla

The main suspect in the criminal case is of Estonian origin.

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Drugs | A person of Estonian background is suspected of smuggling dozens of kilograms of alpha-PVP into Finland8 Apr 2026

Huumeet | Virolaistaustaisen epäillään salakuljettaneen kymmeniä kiloja alfa-pvp:tä Suomeen

The suspect was caught upon arriving at the drug stash to look for drugs that had already been seized by the police.

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Lukijan Sanomat | Seeking access to substance abuse services is difficult8 Apr 2026

Lukijan Sanomat | Päihdepalveluihin hakeutuminen on työn takana

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An unknown person stabbed another person in Santalahti, Tampere, on Friday.7 Apr 2026

Tuntematon henkilö löi teräaseella toista Tampereen Santalahdessa perjantaina

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Helsinki’s substance abuse chief: Drug consumption rooms should definitely be tried — this is the benefit they would bring7 Apr 2026

Helsingin päihdepomo: Huumeiden käyttöhuoneita pitäisi ehdottomasti kokeilla – tätä hyötyä niistä olisi

Visible drug use in public places in Helsinki is causing concern. However, supervised consumption rooms have not been able to be piloted.

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Recreational drug use has exploded out of control – according to an expert, many people do not know what they are doing7 Apr 2026

Huumeiden viihdekäyttö räjähti käsiin – asiantuntijan mukaan monikaan ei tiedä, mitä tekee

If Finnish politicians had listened to experts ten years ago, our country would not have the kind of drug crisis it has today.

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Medicines | ADHD medications are being resold as “pharmacy speed”, Oskari is one of the sellers6 Apr 2026

Lääkkeet | Adhd-lääkkeitä myydään eteenpäin ”apteekkipirinä”, Oskari on yksi myyjistä

The misuse of ADHD medications as intoxicants is becoming more common. We investigated how the illegal trade in medicines known as “pharmacy speed” operates. Oskari, 20, says he sells mostly to middle-class adults.

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