Illegal Border Crossings Along Norway-Russia Border

Sør-Varanger, Norway

Reported 2 hours ago(Feb 27, 2026, 12:20 PM)

Norwegian police have discovered multiple illegal border crossings along the Norway-Russia border in Sør-Varanger municipality over the past two weeks. Crossings occurred on snowmobiles along the Pasvikelva river. Police warn this is a serious violation of border laws with strict penalties including fines and potential prosecution in Russia. Authorities are increasing patrols in the area.

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Norwegian police have discovered multiple illegal border crossings along the Norway-Russia border in Sør-Varanger municipality over the past two weeks. Crossings occurred on snowmobiles along the Pasvikelva river. Police warn this is a serious violation of border laws with strict penalties including fines and potential prosecution in Russia. Authorities are increasing patrols in the area.

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Illegal Border Crossings Along Norway-Russia Border
Norwegian police have discovered multiple illegal border crossings along the Norway-Russia border in Sør-Varanger municipality over the past two weeks. Crossings occurred on snowmobiles along the Pasvikelva river. Police warn this is a serious violation of border laws with strict penalties including fines and potential prosecution in Russia. Authorities are increasing patrols in the area.
Reported 2 hours ago(Feb 27, 2026, 12:20 PM)