Prison for several with Foxtrot connection

The 27-year-old was suspected of planning murders of rivals in Kalmar and Sundsvall from his temporary residence in Spain. At the same time, a residential area in Kalmar was shaken by shootings and attempted murders. Now, four men with connections to the Foxtrot network are sentenced to prison for, among other things, incitement to attempted murder, aggravated drug offenses, and several aggravated weapons offenses.

» Updated: September 10 2024

» Published: July 10 2024

Prison for several with Foxtrot connection
Photo: Johan Nilsson/TT

The 27-year-old was suspected of planning murders of rivals in Kalmar and Sundsvall from his temporary residence in Spain.

At the same time, a residential area in Kalmar was shaken by shootings and attempted murders.

Now, four men with ties to the Foxtrot network are sentenced to prison for, among other things, incitement to attempted murder, serious drug offenses, and multiple serious weapons offenses.

At first, it seemed like a local conflict between rival networks in Kalmar – several shootings, assaults, and attempted murders followed each other. However, as the investigation unfolded, it became clear how the events in the small town of Kalmar could be linked to the major police operation in Sundsvall last year, where it emerged that murders via both shootings and explosions were planned against gang criminals in the rival network Dalen.

When the police tapped into the network, it became clear how a 27-year-old from Kalmar functioned as a kind of Foxtrot middle-level leader. He controlled his underlings – and appeared to be planning murders of rivals in Sundsvall – from Spain.

The man was arrested when he returned to Sweden via Oslo and has been brought to trial at Kalmar District Court along with the other three men, who are between 20 and 27 years old.

The 27-year-old was sentenced to 11 years and 8 months in prison for incitement to attempted murder, preparation for murder, and incitement to serious weapons offenses, as well as aiding and abetting serious weapons offenses. He was, however, acquitted of the charge of aiding and abetting preparation for murder, linked to Sundsvall, according to Kalmar District Court in a press release.

A 25-year-old was sentenced to 2 years and 10 months in prison for serious weapons offenses and drug offenses, and a 23-year-old received a 7.5-year prison sentence for attempted murder and serious weapons offenses. The youngest, a 20-year-old, was sentenced to 4 years and 10 months in prison for serious weapons offenses and serious drug offenses.

Nine other people who have already been convicted in other cases are linked to the case.

A large part of the shootings and explosions that occurred in the Stockholm region during the first half of 2023 is linked by the police to a conflict between the so-called Foxtrot and Dalen networks.

The conflict has primarily concerned claims to the drug market in Stockholm and Sundsvall. In addition, the conflict is driven, according to the police, by a desire for revenge for previous violent crimes.

The conflict intensified at the end of 2022 and has resulted in around 40 violent crimes until April this year.

Source: PM on conflict description from the police

Tags

TTT
By TTThis article has been altered and translated by Sweden Herald

More news

Traffic Halted in Stockholm Tunnel
1 MIN READ

Traffic Halted in Stockholm Tunnel After Truck Collision

Kristersson Praises Brandberg's Efforts on
1 MIN READ

Kristersson Praises Brandberg's Efforts on Gender Equality and Safety

Liberals' Jakob Olofsgård Steps Down
1 MIN READ

Liberals' Jakob Olofsgård Steps Down as Party Secretary

Paulina Brandberg Steps Down as
3 MIN READ

Paulina Brandberg Steps Down as Minister to Prioritize Family Life

Virtual Reality Offers New Hope
5 MIN READ

Virtual Reality Offers New Hope for Phantom Pain Relief

Sweden Delays Joining Global Ocean
2 MIN READ

Sweden Delays Joining Global Ocean Protection Treaty

Sweden Allocates 71 Million Kronor
2 MIN READ

Sweden Allocates 71 Million Kronor to Support Helicopter Rescue Services

Social Democrats Propose State Investment
1 MIN READ

Social Democrats Propose State Investment Bank to Boost Growth

Green Party Proposes Emissions Trading
2 MIN READ

Green Party Proposes Emissions Trading to Replace Reduction Obligation

Västra Götaland Director Steps Down
1 MIN READ

Västra Götaland Director Steps Down After Journal System Setback

Sweden Unveils Largest Military Aid
2 MIN READ

Sweden Unveils Largest Military Aid Package to Ukraine

Sweden Boosts Workplace Inspections to
2 MIN READ

Sweden Boosts Workplace Inspections to Combat Rising Crime

Man Faces Charges for Online
1 MIN READ

Man Faces Charges for Online Child Sexual Offenses in Sweden

Man Sentenced to Psychiatric Care
3 MIN READ

Man Sentenced to Psychiatric Care for Ica Maxi Employee Murder

Sweden Prioritizes Journalist's Release After
2 MIN READ

Sweden Prioritizes Journalist's Release After Arrest in Turkey

Rise in Children Contacting Bris
1 MIN READ

Rise in Children Contacting Bris About Eating Disorders Concerns Experts

Sweden Sees Lowest Deadly Violence
2 MIN READ

Sweden Sees Lowest Deadly Violence Cases in a Decade

New Tool Empowers Parents to
1 MIN READ

New Tool Empowers Parents to Combat Online Grooming Risks

Elderly Man's Death in Ale
1 MIN READ

Elderly Man's Death in Ale Sparks Murder Investigation

Prince Carl Philip's Secret Alias
1 MIN READ

Prince Carl Philip's Secret Alias Exposed in Sportadmin Data Breach

Child Abuse Images Discovered on
1 MIN READ

Child Abuse Images Discovered on Computer at Swedish Repair Shop

Explosion Rocks Trollhättan Apartment Building,
1 MIN READ

Explosion Rocks Trollhättan Apartment Building, No Injuries Reported

Teenager Seriously Injured in Highway
1 MIN READ

Teenager Seriously Injured in Highway Collision with A-Tractor

Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin Moved
1 MIN READ

Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin Moved to High-Security Turkish Prison

SMHI Warns of High Grass
1 MIN READ

SMHI Warns of High Grass Fire Risk in Sweden's Snow-Free Regions

Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin Arrested
1 MIN READ

Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin Arrested in Turkey, Press Freedom at Risk

Man in His 30s Found
1 MIN READ

Man in His 30s Found Dead Outdoors in Norrköping; Murder Investigation Launched

Police Car and Fire Truck
1 MIN READ

Police Car and Fire Truck Crash on E4 Injures Officers

Sweden Prioritizes Journalist's Release After
2 MIN READ

Sweden Prioritizes Journalist's Release After Arrest in Turkey

Europol Looks to Sweden for
2 MIN READ

Europol Looks to Sweden for Tackling Digital Gang Crime

Woman Dies After Clothes Catch
1 MIN READ

Woman Dies After Clothes Catch Fire in Strömstad Residence

Spring Warmth to Sweep Sweden
1 MIN READ

Spring Warmth to Sweep Sweden with Temperatures Over 20 Degrees

Prehistoric Wasp Used Plant-Like Trap
3 MIN READ

Prehistoric Wasp Used Plant-Like Trap to Capture Prey, Study Reveals

Turkey Accuses Swedish Journalist of
3 MIN READ

Turkey Accuses Swedish Journalist of Terrorism and Anti-Turkish Reporting

Elderly Woman Airlifted After Clothes
1 MIN READ

Elderly Woman Airlifted After Clothes Catch Fire at Swedish Hospital

Swedes Struggle as Food Prices
4 MIN READ

Swedes Struggle as Food Prices Soar: 200 Kronor Gift Cards Run Out

Police Push for Expanded Surveillance
3 MIN READ

Police Push for Expanded Surveillance Powers on Minors in Sweden

Siblings in Sweden Marvel at
1 MIN READ

Siblings in Sweden Marvel at Rare Solar Eclipse with Welding Masks

Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin Expected
2 MIN READ

Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin Expected to Be Released Soon in Turkey

Police Struggle to Keep Up
3 MIN READ

Police Struggle to Keep Up as Online Radicalization Surges