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Finnish police likely to take more DNA samples.(under new law)(Brief Article)
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Nordic Business Report
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October 6, 2003
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NORDIC BUSINESS REPORT-6 October 2003-Finnish police likely to take more DNA samples(C)1994-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com
The Finnish police are expected to increase the number of DNA samples taken from the start of next year when a new law steps into force.
According to the new law, the police will able to take DNA samples from those who are suspected of crimes that would lead to a minimum of s...
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