The Nordics“We are concerned about the use of violence and the recruitment of vulnerable young people by Swedish gangs”, says Tomas Staerk, head of the investigation.
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More Swedish municipalities receive grants for ‘drop-outs’
SwedenThe Swedish Police Authority has allocated SEK 72 million for so-called "drop-out activities" for gang members who want to leave their criminal past behind.
The Swedish criminal justice system is being infiltrated by gang criminals
SwedenThe Swedish Prison and Probation Service hired a convicted female "dedicated humanitarian" - in fact, she was working for an imprisoned gang leader.
Swedish crime report: Children part of gangsters’ tactics
SwedenMiddle school children are recruited by professional criminals - and often by other children.
Sweden tops northern Europe in organized crime
SwedenThe level of organized crime in Sweden now rivals that of Southern Europe.
Economic Crime Authority: Gang criminals run healthcare centers
SwedenA recent report confirms that criminal gangs have infiltrated the Swedish healthcare system.
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Villa blown up in new suspected gang attack
SwedenThe country's 132nd explosion this year rocked the Stentorp residential area near Upplandsbro, north of Stockholm, Sweden.
Norway asks for international help to deal with Swedish gangs
The NordicsNorwegian police warn that criminal networks based in Sweden have now started to establish themselves in Norway as well.
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Over a hundred children involved in gang crime in Uppsala
SwedenThe police are investigating 10-year-olds in the Swedish city.
Swedish bombing linked to gang war
SwedenWoman taken to hospital when large parts of the outer wall of the apartment building was blown away.
Sweden struggles with criminal “football agents”
SwedenThe gangs recruit both young talents and established players.
Swedish police fear new murder wave
Sweden"We are preparing for an escalation", confirms Chief Investigator Andreas Pallinder.
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