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Danish Minister on Swedish Wave of Violence: "Really Angry"

Denmark's Minister of Justice is "really, really angry" and wants to put pressure on Sweden, he says in connection with a high-level Danish meeting due to the recent wave of violence in the country. Quick action and tough rhetoric follow Danish tradition in such events, according to criminologist David Sausdal.

» Updated: 13 August 2024, 15:23

» Published: 12 August 2024

Danish Minister on Swedish Wave of Violence: "Really Angry"
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At Monday's meeting, among others, the country's national police chief Thorkild Fogde, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (S) and Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard (S) were summoned.

They are discussing what tools the police need to stop the recent shootings and explosions where several Swedes are detained, suspected of involvement, reports news agency Ritzau.

When something exceptional happens, one also reacts exceptionally, says Sausdal.

What one can say is that one reacts quite sharply and quickly compared to Sweden. When several shootings have occurred in a short time, one tends to present new proposals and tools directly.

Quick Proposals

According to Denmark's national unit against special criminality, Swedish teenagers have taken on assignments to commit violent crimes for payment in Denmark via online platforms.

In an interview with Danish TV2, Hummelgaard says he is "really, really angry" about the ads and that the development is frightening.

We will, of course, also put pressure on Sweden to take responsibility for these things, he says to the channel.

Measures that were put into use as early as Friday – such as security zones and increased border control against Sweden – have been criticized by several researchers for potentially being counterproductive.

Across Borders

But according to Sausdal, it is essential that the authorities act quickly and show determination.

When there is a conflict, it is important that there is a response from the authorities and shows that they take it seriously. Then one can, of course, talk about how effective the measures are.

What concrete proposals will be discussed during today's meeting is not official.

What has been talked about is how to punish people who order murders, facial recognition, and increased Nordic cooperation. I hope they understand that they must work more cross-border now that digitalization makes criminals do it to a greater extent.

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