Fiches Belges: Finlande

Is this measure possible in your Member State under International Judicial Cooperation?

Yes. A competent authority of another Member State of the EU may be authorized upon request to carry out undercover activities for collecting information and make pseudo purchases (see measure 201) in Finland. The foreign undercover agent operates in accordance with Finnish law. He may not use coercive means. An agent may be authorized to carry a weapon when it is necessary considering the nature of the operation. The weapon may only be used in self defence.

International legal framework applicable for this measure in your Member State

MLA 2000

* receive the request/decision for judicial cooperation

National Bureau of Investigation

* execute/recognise the measure (if other than the receiving authority)

See measure 201. A commanding police officer may authorize a foreign official to carry a gun.

Accepted languages for the request/decision

N/A

Deadlines for the execution of the request/decision (where applicable)

N/A

a. Special requirements

N/A

b. Other useful information

Planning of undercover activities and pseudo purchases is done in cooperation with the requesting and the Finnish authorities in accordance with the Finnish law.