Terror Fear In Finland - 2 Ports Closed - Ferries Searched, page 1

posted on Aug, 6 2005 @ 04:19 PM

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I just heard they have closed two ports in Helsinki/Helsingfors, Finland.

They believe a a truck loaded with explosives might be on its way from Estonia.

They are searching ferries.

About 3,000 athletes and officials from almost 200 countries are taking part in athletics world championships which started today.

Finnish police search ferries after explosives tip-off

Finnish police close ports for fear of explosives

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djohnsto77

posted on Aug, 6 2005 @ 05:02 PM

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Wow! I hope it's just a false alarm and everyone will be safe.

Hellmutt

posted on Aug, 7 2005 @ 05:45 PM

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Yup, it was a false alarm. Estonian police are now searching for the person who reported it.

ITAR-TASS: Estonia opens criminal proceedings on reported contraband case

The Estonian police are searching for the person, who has reported on a possible arrival of a truck full of explosives from Tallinn to Finland.

The source said that the truck would arrive onboard a ferryboat, and the police searched ferryboats in Tallinn, Muuga and Paldiski. The Helsinki police also took precautions, but no explosives were found. The Estonian police opened criminal proceedings and started searching for the informant.

Finland is hosting a world athletics tournament, and high-ranking officials are attending the event, so the security is tight.

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