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Police Admit Legal Breach in Case of Missing 14-Year-Old Mohamed
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Police Admit Legal Breach in Case of Missing 14-Year-Old Mohamed

The Police Authority states that it broke the law when an interpreter was not hired in connection with the disappearance of 14-year-old Mohamed, reports P4 Jönköping.
Police Mask Ban Directive in Allsvenskan Sparks Anger and Concern
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Police Mask Ban Directive in Allsvenskan Sparks Anger and Concern

A new directive from the police on mask ban in Allsvenskan football stands has stirred up a storm. In a joint statement, among other things, the Stockholm clubs express great concern and frustration
Government Considers Law Changes After Demonstration Incidents
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Government Considers Law Changes After Demonstration Incidents

The issue of ministers' and members of parliament's security has become highly topical after the recent incidents surrounding demonstrations at the parliament. The government now wants to review different laws, among other things, to give the police increased powers to change the time and place of demonstrations
Police Launch National Security Measures for 2026 Election
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Police Launch National Security Measures for 2026 Election

The Police Authority has initiated a national special event to handle the security surrounding the parliamentary election 2026.
Uppsala University Proposed for New Police Training Program
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Uppsala University Proposed for New Police Training Program

Uppsala University is to be assigned the task of being the educational institution for police training, proposes the Police Authority in a report submitted to the government.
New Law Empowers Swedish Customs to Combat Export Smuggling
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New Law Empowers Swedish Customs to Combat Export Smuggling

Boat engines, luxury cars and heirloom jewelry – every year, international gangs manage to smuggle out stolen goods worth approximately 1. 5 billion kronor from Sweden
Police Authority Missed Reporting 11000 Work Injuries Over 10 Years
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Police Authority Missed Reporting 11000 Work Injuries Over 10 Years

The Police Authority missed during a ten-year period to report thousands of work-related injuries to the Social Insurance Agency – which employers are required to do, reports the Police Magazine.
Defence and Police Conduct Helicopter Exercise in Stockholm
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Defence and Police Conduct Helicopter Exercise in Stockholm

Mentally Ill Man Retains Gun, Threatens Police in Sweden Incident
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Mentally Ill Man Retains Gun, Threatens Police in Sweden Incident

A mentally ill man who had repeated contact with psychiatry was allowed to keep his hunting weapons. This later led to shooting and the police considering shooting the man
Police Report 88 Cases of Verbal Abuse Against Officials Since New Law
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Police Report 88 Cases of Verbal Abuse Against Officials Since New Law

So far, the police have handled 88 reported cases of insult against public official since the new law was introduced on July 2, according to figures from the Police Authority.
Magdalena Andersson Highlights Security and Growth in Almedalen Speech
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Magdalena Andersson Highlights Security and Growth in Almedalen Speech

S-leader Magdalena Andersson paints a dark picture of the world situation in her speech in Almedalen. Growth, defense and jobs are her focus if she becomes prime minister
Government Confirms Economic Crime Authority Will Not Be Closed
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Government Confirms Economic Crime Authority Will Not Be Closed

The Government goes against the investigator's proposal – the Economic Crime Authority will not be closed down. Now we have chosen a path, says Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party)
Investigator Proposes Closing Sweden's Economic Crime Authority
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Investigator Proposes Closing Sweden's Economic Crime Authority

Despite harsh criticism, former National Police Commissioner Stefan Strömberg stands by his proposal to close down the Economic Crime Authority (EBM), reports Altinget.
Swedish Theme Park Wins 28 Million Kronor in Pandemic Closure Case
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Swedish Theme Park Wins 28 Million Kronor in Pandemic Closure Case

The Swedish state is ordered to pay damages of approximately 28 million kronor to the theme park Astrid Lindgren's World after the forced closure during the pandemic.
Jet Ski License Rules Lead to Record Low Boating Fatalities
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Jet Ski License Rules Lead to Record Low Boating Fatalities

Under last year, 13 people died in recreational boating, according to preliminary figures from the Transport Agency. This is the lowest death toll that has been measured and can be compared to 18 dead in accidents in recreational boating during 2023
Police Rebuild Dog Patrol Cars for Quieter, Safer Rides
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Police Rebuild Dog Patrol Cars for Quieter, Safer Rides

The police's dog patrol cars have started being rebuilt with a cage in the back seat following criticism of the previous hood on the flatbed, reports P4 Gothenburg.
Boat Thefts Decline in Sweden but Risks Remain
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Boat Thefts Decline in Sweden but Risks Remain

The number of thefts from boats is decreasing significantly in Sweden, compared to last year. The number of stolen outboard motors is also decreasing slightly
Police Dogs Suffering in New Patrol Vehicles, Handlers Report
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Police Dogs Suffering in New Patrol Vehicles, Handlers Report

Police dogs are suffering when they ride in the police's new dog patrol vehicles.
Justice Chancellor Reviews Police Response to Missing Boy Case
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Justice Chancellor Reviews Police Response to Missing Boy Case

The Chancellor of Justice will review the police's handling of 14-year-old Mohamed's disappearance. The police welcome the review
Organized Crime Infiltrates Swedish Assistance Benefits System
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Organized Crime Infiltrates Swedish Assistance Benefits System

All larger assistance companies have employees linked to organized crime, according to a new investigation. It is a very problematic picture that is being painted, says the Director-General of the Swedish Social Insurance Agency Nils Öberg to TT
Protesters Arrested for Vandalizing Plane at Bromma Airport
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Protesters Arrested for Vandalizing Plane at Bromma Airport

Two men have been arrested since they sprayed paint on an airplane at Bromma airport. The men are in their 50s and climbed over the fence into the airport's area, according to Aftonbladet
Molotov Cocktail Attack on Uddevalla Mosque Sparks Arson Investigation
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Molotov Cocktail Attack on Uddevalla Mosque Sparks Arson Investigation

During the night to Friday, a Molotov cocktail was thrown into a mosque in Uddevalla, reports Bohusläningen. The police were alerted at 01
Swedish Police Face Million-Kronor Fine Over Rain Gear Purchase
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Swedish Police Face Million-Kronor Fine Over Rain Gear Purchase

The Police Authority has purchased rain gear without first, as required by law, announcing the procurement. The mistake may cost the police four million kronor
Complaints to the Parliamentary Ombudsman increase – "there are risks"
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Complaints to the Parliamentary Ombudsman increase – "there are risks"

The complaints to the Parliamentary Ombudsman (JO) increased significantly last year. The largest increase is in the criminal justice and migration areas
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