Denmark assists Greenland Police in investigating two deaths

Greenland Police are receiving assistance from Denmark in their investigation into two suspicious deaths that occurred Monday in Maniitsoq. A forensic pathologist and crime scene investigators from Denmark are expected to arrive in Greenland this week to aid the inquiry.

According to a press release from Greenland Police, Vice Police Inspector Malik Sandgreen stated that there is currently no evidence to suggest that other individuals are involved in the incident. Therefore, he advised that residents of Maniitsoq do not need to take any special precautions.

The Greenland Police reported receiving a notification late Monday evening and responded to an address in the West Greenlandic town of Maniitsoq, where two individuals were found deceased. The police have classified the deaths as "suspicious," a designation used when the cause of death is unclear at the time of discovery. This classification means the investigation will proceed as if a homicide occurred to ensure no evidence is lost.

For the purposes of the ongoing investigation, Greenland Police have declined to comment further on the case.

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There is, however, nothing to indicate that other persons are involved in the incident, so there is no reason for the citizens of Maniitsoq to take special precautions.