On Wednesday afternoon, a tram passenger in Tampere, Finland, was the victim of a pepper spray attack at the Pohjois-Hervanta stop, as reported by Aamulehti. The police confirmed that a criminal report has been registered, and the case is being investigated for minor firearm offenses and assault. Fortunately, the injuries sustained by the affected passenger are not considered serious according to police assessments.

The possession of pepper spray, known in Finland as OC spray, without the proper permit is illegal and can result in charges related to firearm offenses. This incident is not isolated, as there have been similar occurrences where OC spray has posed risks to bystanders. Notably, last October in Oulu, an individual exhibited erratic behavior in a grocery store, releasing OC spray into the air and making incoherent threats, which escalated concerns regarding public safety.

The ongoing investigation into the tram incident highlights the seriousness with which law enforcement addresses such acts of violence, particularly within public transportation. Incidents involving pepper spray have raised alarms about public safety, prompting discussions on the regulation and control of such substances in Finland.