May 31, 07.41, Summary of the night, Norrbotten County

Since midnight, a person in Boden has been taken into custody in accordance with the LOB, the law on the care of intoxicated persons. The person was handed over to a relative.

Two people have been taken into custody in Piteå, one of whom is suspected of minor narcotics offenses through personal use and assault on a public official. 

00:25 Vandalism, Kiruna
Police have taken up a report of vandalism after being contacted about a broken window on a property in the old center. 

01:01 Offending behavior, Gällivare
The driver of a passenger car does not want to accept a fine for disorderly conduct as he is suspected of playing loud and disturbing music. A report is instead made.

01:14 Vandalism, Kalix
Police are contacted regarding a man who is throwing or knocking over flowerpots at a store in the center. Police arrive and find the man in his 40s. He is taken into custody in accordance with the LOB, the law on the care of intoxicated persons. A report of vandalism is made. 

01:37 Assault, Piteå
Police are contacted regarding two people who are fighting at an outdoor establishment in Piteå. Police arrive and find two young men. A report and counter-report of assault are made. An interrogation is held. 

03:14 Drunk driving, Arvidsjaur
Police stop and check a car on Highway 95. The driver, a man in his 45s, blows positively in the breathalyzer and is taken in for further testing. A report of gross drunk driving is made. 

Summary of the police's work during Luleå cruising on Saturday:

Overall, it has been a relatively good atmosphere at this year's cruising, although the level of intoxication was as usual high. The rain probably made the number of visitors lower than expected.

No violent or sexual crimes or similar have come to the police's knowledge in connection with the event.

Police have had high presence at Robertsvik together with social services/field workers and volunteers from, among other things, the Swedish Church. Cooperation has worked well. Local entrepreneurs have also had orderlies on site, which likely contributed greatly to the crime prevention work.

Police have had intervention police, area police, traffic police, and vehicle inspectors on site, as well as drone capabilities. The interaction between the resources has worked well and the police consider that the goal of the operation has been achieved as no major disturbances have occurred or traffic accidents that have resulted in personal injury.

The traffic unit has had good staffing and has controlled the entrance roads to Luleå, including with motorcycle police. Very few cases of tailgating or other risk-taking behaviors have been observed in connection with Luleå center.

Some disturbances have occurred in Luleå, mainly cars playing loud music, littering, and similar, but nothing that stands out from the normal picture at, for example, a payday weekend.

Just like in previous years, alcohol consumption among young people has been a major problem during the evening. The police therefore want to send a message to parents of teenagers to better follow up on whether their children are in an environment where alcohol, with associated risks, occurs. A parent or other suitable adult should be available/available to pick up their child if something happens.

Summary of the police's interventions:

Fines: 17

Driving license confiscations: Two due to speeding offenses

Airborne inspection resulting in driving ban: One

Removals in accordance with the Police Act 13: Three

LOB, the law on the care of intoxicated persons: Nine, mainly minors who were handed over to social services/caregivers

Crimes against the Knife Act: One

Direct confiscation of alcohol: Over 100