rajavartiopalveluiden
Rajavartiopalveluiden refers to the border guard services of a state, encompassing activities and units dedicated to protecting external borders, controlling cross-border movement, and supporting maritime safety and security. In Finland, these responsibilities are carried out by the Finnish Border Guard (Rajavartiolaitos), a government agency operating under the Ministry of the Interior. The services include border control at land, sea, and air entry points, inland surveillance, and search-and-rescue operations in coastal and maritime environments.
Key duties involve preventing illegal border crossings and cross-border crime such as human trafficking and smuggling,
Organization and operations typically rely on a combination of border patrols, coastal and maritime units, and
The legal framework for rajavartiopalveluiden includes national legislation on border control, migration, and maritime safety, complemented