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Sunday, April 20, 2008

Ministry says alcohol poses a threat to Finnish internal security
16 April 2008

Action programme urges heavier taxation and reduction in consumption to 2003 levels

Finnish drinking habits pose a considerable threat to the security of the nation.

This is the view of the Ministry of the Interior, which on Tuesday published a broad-based action programme to improve internal security in the country.

Security is being eroded by such things as marginalisation, accidents, and violence. Alcohol is seen as the most common reason for violence and the cause of countless accidents. “Finland is paying a stiff price for its alcohol culture”, says the ministry’s Permanent Secretary
Ritva Viljanen.
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