Record Number of Ecstasy Tablets Uncovered

Police in Helsinki have uncovered a record number of ecstasy tablets. In April, police confiscated over 30,000 tablets from an Estonian man living in Finland. The drugs, which were hidden around Helsinki and Turku, are valued at about 450,000 euros. The suspect, who was previously convicted of committing violent crimes, was in taken into custody in April. Police suspect that he has been a key figure in distributing the drug. His detention is expected to affect the entire ecstasy market in Finland. Preliminary investigations are still underway. YLE