August 1, 09.00, Summary of the night, Västernorrland County

Published: Sat 1 Aug 2026 09:15 CEST

West Norrland, a selection of the night's police activity

00:00-09:00, six people have been taken into custody for intoxication, one of whom is suspected of minor narcotics offenses. The police have also arrested a man (in Härnösand) who is suspected of assaulting a woman with whom he has a relationship. An interrogation will be held after he has sobered up.

00:53, Örnsköldsvik

People call the police regarding high music from vehicles at Rondellplan. When the patrol arrives at the scene, a driver is found who has driven a vehicle where it is not allowed to drive. Fines are issued.

During the night, more calls are received about high music from vehicles in the area. People cannot sleep. When the patrol arrives at the area, however, there are no vehicles left.

01:26, Sollefteå

An A-tractor is stopped for control. Three people are traveling in the vehicle, and not all of them have a seatbelt. Fines are issued.

01:26, Kramfors

The police are contacted regarding a reckless drive in traffic.

The driver, a man, is checked a short time later. Suspicion arises that the man is under the influence of narcotics. He is asked to accompany him for a blood test.

A report is filed regarding driving under the influence of narcotics and minor narcotics offenses. The test results will show if a crime was committed.

01:39, Sollefteå

A driver is checked in Näsåker. The driver receives a fine due to disturbing, high music from the vehicle.

02:02, Örnsköldsvik

A driver is stopped for control on E4. The driver is suspected of causing offense by playing high music from the vehicle. An interrogation is held, and a report is filed.

02:54, Sundsvall

The police are contacted regarding high music being played from a car or cars at Inre hamnen. According to reports, high music has been played for three hours.

When the police arrive at the scene, there are many young people there. Some drivers are checked. One driver receives a fine for high music.

The young people disperse, the music is turned off.

A few minutes later, a car is checked in the area again. The driver receives a fine for high music, and a passenger receives a fine for not using a seatbelt during the journey.

04:04, Timrå

High music is being played outdoors at Sörberge. People cannot sleep.

The police go to the area. A driver receives a fine for playing high music from a vehicle.

Summary of the police's work in connection with Urkult:

Friday and the night into Saturday have been quiet. There has been good cooperation between the police and orderlies as well as the organizers.

The police have handled a few cases of minors being taken into custody for being intoxicated, as well as a case of threats against a public official and violent resistance. Ten people have been turned away from the area due to high intoxication levels.

Furthermore, an A-tractor has been seized, near the festival area, as there is suspicion that it can be driven at higher speeds than allowed for the vehicle type. A report has been filed regarding unauthorized driving.

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