Feb 23 • 14:28 UTC 🇫🇮 Finland Yle Uutiset

Boy and mother suspected of drug trafficking in Turku - 17-year-old tried to buy a submachine gun

A 17-year-old boy and his mother are under investigation for serious drug offenses in Turku, Finland, after police seized thousands of classified drugs during his arrest.

The investigation in Turku has revealed serious allegations against a 17-year-old boy and his mother regarding drug trafficking and firearms offenses. Police apprehended the boy at a short-term rental where he was allegedly selling various medications classified as narcotics, including Ksalol and Rivotrol. During the investigation, the police discovered that the boy had acquired these drugs with the intent to sell them, having sourced them from the Greater Helsinki area.

In addition to selling drugs to former contacts, the young man reportedly engaged in online drug trafficking through various pseudonyms, utilizing applications that allow for anonymous communication. Before his arrest, he managed to sell a portion of the drugs, highlighting the ongoing issue of youth involvement in drug trafficking and the methods they employ to evade law enforcement.

The boy's mother has also been implicated in the investigation, facing similar charges related to her son's drug activities. This case underscores a troubling trend where family members become involved in criminal activities, raising concerns about the underlying factors that lead young individuals to engage in such illegal operations. Authorities are now examining the broader implications of this case on community safety and youth crime in Finland.

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