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27/03/2010

Finland - Finnish court dismisses online spirit sales charges

All charges have been dismissed in the case of a Finnish website that had been accused of improper distribution and importation of alcoholic products from Germany for sale in Finland.

http://www.icenews.is/index.php/2010/03/14/finnish-court-dismisses-online-spirit-sales-charges/

The decision by Helsinki District Court to reject criminal charges against Viinikauppa.com is expected to sharply increase the number of Finnish language Internet-based alcohol retailers.

http://www.hs.fi/english/article/Alko+to+keep+strong+position+despite+ruling+on+online+alcohol+sales/1135253521851