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Massive police raid in Rio – at least 64 killed in bloody confrontation
World"These are war numbers", says security expert Luis Flavio Sapori.
“Swedish” gang crime spreads throughout Norway
The NordicsNorwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is deeply concerned about developments in Sweden and wants to stop the problem before Norway ends up in the same situation.
Swedish Police: Children killed while carrying out bombings for criminals
SwedenChildren have suffered burns, had their hands blown off, or been killed when criminal networks exploit them for bomb and arson attacks.
Lawyers and accountants help criminal networks in Sweden
SwedenSwedish Police Chief Johan Olsson warns of a growing criminal infrastructure where professional enablers are crucial for gang operations.
Five explosions reported in Malmö over the past week
SwedenMalmö, Sweden continues to be severely affected by explosive violence and police see a clear escalation.
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Fewer shootings in Sweden — but bomb attacks have doubled
Sweden"We've noticed that criminal groups have shifted their methods and carried out more bombings during winter and spring".
Hundreds of gang members control Swedish crime from abroad
SwedenWhen gang leaders flee to Turkey or Dubai, Swedish police are forced to build new international partnerships.
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Swedish police ignored early warnings about Foxtrot – now 16 civilians are dead
SwedenA new documentary series reveals how a police investigation team identified Foxtrot early on - but dismissed the alarms.
Swedish police urge parents to delete chat apps from children’s phones
TechClaims that criminal gangs recruit children through the apps – but the list faces criticism.
Criminal networks plunder Sweden – Economic Crime Authority warns of collapse
Sweden"It's worse than I thought. We as a society are financing the crime that we are supposed to fight", says Director General Rikard Jermsten.
Swedish government proposes wiretapping children without criminal suspicion
SwedenEven children under the age of 15 must be subject to wiretapping for "preventive purposes" if the police are to get organized crime under control, it is claimed.
Organized crime takes over Swedish aid for disabled citizens
SwedenSocial assistance is being systematically looted by organized crime – while people with disabilities are used as tools of crime and risk being left without care.
Sweden’s Social Democrats propose national warning register to fight welfare fraud
Sweden"Taxpayers' money should not end up in the hands of criminal networks or rogue companies that exploit their employees".
Explosion in Gothenburg raises concern in Swedish football
SwedenThe police theory is that the explosion stems from an ongoing conflict between gang criminals and a player agency.
US imposes sanctions on Sweden-based criminal network
WorldThe new sanctions specifically target the network and the wanted leader Rawa Majid.
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Swedish Police: “Everyone must take responsibility for the bombings”
Sweden"The whole society must mobilize. Everyone must take responsibility and do even more", urges Stockholm's deputy regional police chief.
Swedish military weapons in the hands of gangs and terrorists
Sweden“Our basic hypothesis is that gang criminals have people on the inside", says a police source.
2025 could set a record for bombings in Sweden
Sweden– It is an unreasonably high number of bombings, absolutely, says Erik Lindblad, National Operations Manager at the Swedish police
Sweden sees rise in hazardous waste exports
SwedenA record amount of hazardous waste linked to organized crime was stopped by Swedish Customs last year.
Gang leader expands influence in Sweden – from abroad
SwedenBelieved to be the leader of the criminal organization Foxtrot.
“Swedish” gang criminals take over Norway
The Nordics"It's not like in Denmark or Finland, where they've faced resistance. It seems they've just been able to take what they want", says a police source.
Thousands of Finnish companies linked to organized crime
Finland“Organized crime has a strong position in Finnish business”, it states, and almost all sectors are deemed to be affected.
Swedish police seized criminals’ cars – just hours after new law
Sweden"The assessment made was that the cars had a significant value in relation to the owners' income".
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