Homemade explosive device found near Harju hiking trail
A homemade explosive device was discovered near a hiking trail in the Harju area on Tuesday, prompting police to restrict access to the site. The device was reported to emergency services around midday by a passerby out for a walk (Iltalehti).
The Western Uusimaa Police have cordoned off the area, though authorities confirm that no residential areas are immediately affected. Yle reports that the discovery was made alongside an outdoor path, with police estimating that operations at the site will continue for several more hours. The type of explosive has not been disclosed (Iltalehti).
Police have urged bystanders to avoid the area and warned against attempting to enter the cordoned-off zone. If the situation escalates, authorities will provide on-site guidance to residents (Iltalehti).