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An intersection in Tammela/Tulli, Tampere, Finland. Streets: Tammelan puistokatu, up to the intersection; Itsenäisyydenkatu, left-right; and Yliopistonkatu, forward after the intersection. The red brick building on the right is the former Attila shoe factory. (The image has been rotated and cropped somewhat, as the original photo was rather tilted.)

Police Carry Out Operation at Yliopistonkatu and Lahteenkatu in Tammela

· 1 month ago
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Police launched an operation at the intersection of Yliopistonkatu and Lahteenkatu in Tammela after 4 p.m.; officers said bystanders were not in danger while the situation remained active.

Police launched an operation at the intersection of Yliopistonkatu and Lahteenkatu in Tammela, Tampere, after 4 p.m. Several police units and emergency medical teams were on site. Officers said bystanders were not in danger but gave few details while the situation remained active. YLE reported that officials had not released additional information as officers continued working at the location. The operation comes amid stepped-up city centre policing this month after police boosted visible patrols, and follows an intensified three-week patrol in May which reported 268 removals.

Catch the full story over at YLE

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Artist: Methem (Mikko J. Putkonen)

License: CC BY 3.0

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