Culture"Line in the Sand" investigates corruption in US Border Patrol.
Topic: organized crime
“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 prisoners could be sent to Estonia
SwedenSwedish prisoners can be sent to Estonia instead - and there seem to be big savings to be made in such an arrangement.
Swedish police solve more murders
Sweden“We see that we are arresting more people, preventing more acts of violence... This is a development we are proud of, but we are far from finished”, says Johan Olsson, head of the National Operations Division.
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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Gangsters manipulate the Swedish mortgage market
SwedenCriminals use the proceeds of crime to buy houses or finance bank loans - which also risks pushing up house prices.
Swedish father of two murdered in front of his children
Sweden“He lived for his wife and children. It's unbelievable that he was murdered", said a family friend.
Swedish gangs suspected of attacks in Iceland
The Nordics"A multinational gang based in Sweden is suspected of setting fire to a police car", says Justice Minister Gudrún Hafsteinsdóttir.
Sweden: Increase in underage violent offenders – cannot be charged
SwedenEven if the court finds that the child has committed murder or other serious crimes, no punishment can be imposed.
Sweden: Organized crime drains welfare coffers
Sweden“The welfare sector is an area where we know that a lot of money goes missing”, says Carina Gunnarson, Associate Professor of Political Science at the Swedish Defence Research Agency.
Swedish gang crime spreads to Norway
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.
Denmark’s Minister of Justice: “Sweden has a totally depraved culture of violence”
Denmark"I think the vast majority of Danes find it hard to relate to the fact that our neighboring country has areas that have collapsed so much that this can exist".
Comment: Criminal gangs profit from Western arms supplies to Ukraine
WorldJenny Piper: The foolish decision to rain down hundreds of billions of dollars worth of arms on Ukraine will have unpleasant consequences at home.
Sweden: Alleged gang leader first to be banned from Södertälje area
SwedenThe 26-year-old man is banned from the area until December 15 and faces a year in prison if he violates the ban.
Swedish police: “Children receive murder assignments in chat groups”
Sweden"Once they get the gun in their hand, they might start to think it's not as much fun anymore, but by then it's often too late", they warn.
Police: Summer holidays increase the risk of children being recruited by criminal gangs
SwedenFewer activities and less contact with adults at school and during leisure time make it easier for children to be exploited.
The Black Swan: Controversial Danish documentary exposing organized crime premieres in Sweden
The NordicsThe documentary "The Black Swan" exposes corruption and the links between criminal gangs and the upper echelons of society.
Gang leaders in Sweden often escape punishment
SwedenDon't have to serve time for buying sex, guns, and drugs - as long as they're convicted of more serious crimes.
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