Those involved are charged with, among other things, particularly serious drug offenses, money laundering, aggravated extortion, aggravated weapons offenses and preparation for serious public destruction.
In addition to the 20 men and two women who are being charged, two more people abroad have been detained in absentia.
"The extensive investigation has shown that the crime was committed within the framework of a criminal network and that the activities were well-organized, with both national and international connections," says Katarina Ström Lindberg.
