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Finnish police investigated terror threat on Sunday in Helsinki

Helsinki, Jun 19 (Reuters) Finnish police said they had launched an operation in response to the threat of a terror attack targeting a church in centre of Helsinki.
"Police became aware of facts that gave a reason to suspect preparation of a terrorist act. According to the information, the Temppeliaukio church would be the target of a possible act. The police launched all possible measures to address the threat," the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said in a statement today.
Helsinki police yesterday sent several units to patrol near the Temppeliaukio church, which is a popular tourist location, saying it was trying to apprehend a suspect in the area.
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