The head of the police investigation did not immediately give details of what aspects have come up that would give cause to suspect a crime.
One person was killed in the explosion.
An explosion at the Arizona Chemicals plant in Oulu on Wednesday has led to suspicions of violations of occupational safety laws. Police are also investigating the possibility that involuntary manslaughter and infliction of bodily harm.
The head of the police investigation did not immediately give details of what aspects have come up that would give cause to suspect a crime.
One person was killed in the explosion.
Police are investigating two separate incidents in which foreign-born residents were targeted in Oulu within the space of a month.
Rain is still expected in parts of the country over the weekend.
The Finnish Defence Forces say there are no signs that drones have strayed into Finland.