Police cordon off area in Hanko over suspected military explosive
Police in Western Uusimaa have sealed off a section of Koverharintie in Hanko after discovering a suspected military explosive. The cordon begins at the intersection of Hietaniementie and Koverharintie and extends roughly 600 meters south, restricting access to the area.
MTV Uutiset and Ilta-Sanomat report that authorities have described the situation as calm, with police focused on maintaining security and preventing entry into the restricted zone. The operation is expected to last several hours, according to an estimate provided by police around 3:00 PM (Ilta-Sanomat).
No further details about the suspected explosive have been released by authorities. Both MTV Uutiset and Ilta-Sanomat confirm that police are currently unable to provide additional information on the nature or origin of the device.
