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Three criminal networks responsible for half of gang violence in Sweden
SwedenOf 50 mapped criminal networks in Sweden, three stand out and are responsible for the most serious violence – despite police dedicating enormous resources to stopping them.
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.
Police warn of persistently high violence in Sweden
Sweden"The concept of a wave of violence is not something we use", explains police area chief Magnus Mowitz, following the recent shootings and bombings in Stockholm, Sweden.
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.
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.
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Swedish National Audit Office: Reduced admission requirements can increase “diversity” in the police
SwedenDespite lowered requirements, many with immigrant backgrounds still fail the aptitude tests – threatening politicians' vision of a "values-driven" police force.
Swedish banks and police launch joint “intelligence center”
SwedenSwedish police will now work "proactively" and exchange "operational information" on banks' customers.
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Sharp increase in sexual crimes against Swedish children
SwedenMore and more children are being forced or pressured to send nude photos online.
Swedish police: Municipalities should be required to report corruption
Sweden"Often, suspicions of corruption are dealt with under employment law by buying out employees. The risk is that the person can then continue their criminal activities in other public workplaces".
Swedish murderer sentenced with the help of new technology
SwedenThanks to new DNA technology, a 23-year-old who was previously acquitted in the district court has now been convicted of a murder in Eskilstuna in 2018.
Criminal networks target elderly Swedes
Sweden"Do not let strangers into your home", warns the police, who have seen a clear increase in fraud targeting the elderly.
Swedish police reticent on mass shooter details
SwedenRefuses to give further details about the shooter but states that “there is no ideological motive”.
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 police: 300 shootings last year
Sweden“Our view is that the approach that emerged in 2023, where family members are seen as legitimate targets, unfortunately persists”.
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