A high-profile and prolonged police operation took place on Saturday evening at the Peitsari restaurant in Mikkeli, starting around 10:00 PM. The Eastern Finland Police Department command center has confirmed an ongoing operation in the area, but authorities have not yet commented on the specific cause or course of the operation. Reports from the scene indicate a large number of police officers wearing bulletproof vests, suggesting the seriousness of the situation. Additionally, an ambulance has arrived to assist in the event of an emergency. Police have taken necessary precautions and completely cordoned off the area, resulting in the road being closed to traffic. Iltalehti was the first media outlet to report on the events, and the situation appeared highly unusual to those present. The police operation is ongoing, but no further information has been released yet.