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Border surveillance
The purpose of border surveillance is to maintain order and security at our borders and prevent and investigate unauthorised border crossings.
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Border checks
The Border Guard is responsible for border checks at border crossing points.
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Maritime search and rescue
The Finnish Border Guard is the leading maritime search and rescue authority in Finland.
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Marine pollution response
The Finnish Border Guard has been responsible for the marine pollution response in the open sea since 2019.
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National defence and military service
Defending the nation has always been an important duty of the Finnish Border Guard, performed in cooperation with the Finnish Defence Forces.
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International cooperation
International cooperation is vital for Finland's border security.
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Crime prevention
One of the Finnish Border Guard's core functions is cross-border crime prevention.