The Swedish government passed a bill on Wednesday to enhance police collaboration between Sweden and Finland in the Tornedal region in the North. The initiative, based on an agreement between the two countries, permits Finnish police officers to conduct urgent police tasks within Swedish territory along the border. Sweden’s Minister for Justice, Gunnar Strömmer, emphasized the importance of combating organized crime across borders, highlighting the need for strengthened police cooperation between Sweden and Finland to bolster security and freedom for residents in the region.
