Illegal weapons factory in an estate – 25 suspected, 79 firearms seized in Eastern Uusimaa
Eastern Uusimaa police are investigating a major firearms crime case in which the deceased's widow and daughter are suspected of distributing illegal firearms found in the estate.
Illegal weapons factory discovered in deceased's estate – widow and daughter suspected of serious crime
Eastern Uusimaa police are concluding a preliminary investigation into a large firearms crime case, iltalehti.fi reported. At the heart of the matter is an estate from which a large quantity of unlicenced firearms, firearm parts and ammunition were discovered – along with suspicion that they had already been distributed before police arrived.
A report to police about ammunition left in the estate was made in July 2026. Investigator and detective Krista Vallila states that police carried out substantial seizures at the location and simultaneously determined that firearms had likely ended up in the wrong hands before the authorities intervened.
According to police, the deceased had maintained an illegal weapons factory during his lifetime and possessed considerable expertise in firearms. However, he is not known to have distributed firearms or been suspected of firearms crimes in recent years.
The deceased's widow and daughter are suspected of distributing the firearms. There are 25 suspects in total, of whom 13 have been held in custody.
During the investigation, 79 firearms have been seized, some of which have been functional automatic weapons. Over 20,000 rounds of ammunition have been seized, and firearm parts numbering well over 100. The haul also includes deactivated weapons that have been attempted – and in some cases successfully managed – to be converted to working order. Additionally, it is certain that the deceased's lawful firearms remain missing.
Police suspect the firearms have been distributed more widely than has been discovered in the preliminary investigation so far. The matter will move to prosecution consideration at the end of 2026 or at the latest in early 2027.
Source: Google News FI — Crime (fi)