22 charged in drug ring,
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22 charged in drug ring, criminal network's proceeds traced to Turkey

22 people have been charged in connection with a major drug case in Kristinehamn municipality. "The proceeds from the network's activities have been traced to countries such as Turkey," prosecutor Katarina Ström Lindberg said in a press release.

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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.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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