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Arrested by Säpo requested detained

The person who was arrested by the Security Police earlier in the week has been requested to be detained. The arrest is linked to an investigation into terrorist crimes.

One Arrested by Säpo – Linked to Terror Investigation

One person has been arrested by the Security Police in the Malmö area as part of an investigation into terrorist crimes, reports TV4 News.

Detained for Terror Crimes: "Stopped an Attack"

An 18-year-old man who the Security Service links to violent Islamist extremism is arrested for terrorist crimes. According to prosecutor Henrik Olin, they have likely prevented a terrorist attack. Now the suspect's mental health will be investigated.

Sweden is no longer a priority terrorist target

The number of threats against Sweden has decreased – and Sweden is no longer seen as a priority terrorist target, according to the National Centre for Terrorism Threat Assessment. What we can see is that Sweden has since autumn 2023 gradually no longer been as frequently mentioned, says Ahn-Za Hagström, head of NCT.

One arrested for terrorist crimes – linked to Islamism

One person has been arrested in the Stockholm area, suspected of terrorist crimes, according to Säpo. The case concerns violent Islamist extremism.

Shipping Company Sued for 64 Million for Cable Break

Swedish Kraftnät has sued the owner of a tanker vessel for 64 million kronor in damages for a cable break that occurred in 2022, reports DN.

The Police Entered Within a Minute – Met with Inferno

The police officers who arrived at Campus Risbergska in Örebro were met by an inferno and an "unheard-of smoke development", says Niclas Hallgren, deputy regional police chief in Bergslagen to SVT. The police are mapping the man's digital tracks and have not found "any evidence whatsoever" that the perpetrator had ideological motives.

No new arrests after the murder of Momika

The investigation into the murder of Salwan Momika continues, but no one is detained since the five people who were arrested shortly after the fatal shooting were released on Friday.

Iran's Foreign Ministry summons Sweden's ambassador over imam

Sweden's ambassador in Tehran has been summoned to Iran's Foreign Ministry since an imam has been detained in Sweden, reports the British-based news site Iran International.

Quran Burner Sentenced - Will Appeal

Salwan Najem is convicted of incitement to racial hatred following four high-profile Quran burnings in Stockholm in 2023. The actions were carried out together with Salwan Momika, who was murdered last week. The verdict will be appealed.

Paludan burns Koran in Copenhagen

Mosque pointed out as a threat – imam to be deported

The imam of a larger Shia Muslim congregation in the Stockholm area is to be deported, writes Expressen.

Convicted Spy Kia to Pay Tax on Russian Salary

The life-sentenced spy Peyman Kia is facing a tax blow. The Administrative Court of Appeal rules that he must pay tax on the million compensation from the Russian intelligence service GRU, reports TV4 News.

After the murder of Momika – police stop Paludan

The Murder of Momika: "A Failure for Sweden"

Was Salwan Momika murdered due to religious criticism? If that's the motive, it shakes the image of Sweden, believes legal commentator Mårten Schultz. It would be a great failure, he says to TT.

Salwan Momika – Koran burnings, riots, and Tiktok

On June 28, 2023, a Koran was burned for a few seconds outside the mosque at Medborgarplatsen in Stockholm. It was Salwan Momika's first Koran burning. It was to be followed by more.

Quran Burner Murdered – Suspects Deny Crime

The Quran burner Salwan Momika has been shot to death in Södertälje. Five people have been arrested and detained following the incident. Three of the suspects' lawyers tell TT that their clients deny any wrongdoing.

The Task Force Struck Against the Seized Vessel

New images show how the National Task Force struck against Vezhen, suspected of causing the latest cable break in the Baltic Sea. We flew in with a helicopter and lowered safety personnel on board the vessel, says Per Engström, national commanding officer at Noa.

The Task Force Struck Against the Seized Vessel

New images show how the National Task Force struck against Vezhen, suspected of causing the latest cable break in the Baltic Sea. We flew in with a helicopter and lowered safety personnel on board the vessel, says Per Engström, national commanding officer at Noa.

Dramatic that Säpo is overriding Kristersson

The Security Service overrides both the Prime Minister and the Government Offices' Security Department regarding Landerholm. This is claimed by the Social Democratic Party's defence policy spokesperson Peter Hultqvist. There are two quite dramatic things, he says.

The Turmoil Surrounding Henrik Landerholm – This is What Happened

Sweden's national security adviser Henrik Landerholm has caused several security incidents. Here are the events since he took office.

The Shipping Company on the Cable Break: "We Have Done Nothing Wrong"

The Bulgarian shipping company of the sabotage-suspected cargo ship Vezhen denies intentional wrongdoing behind the cable break between Sweden and Latvia. We have not done anything wrong, says CEO Aleksandr Kaltjev to TT.

Sabotage Suspects Ship Owned by China

Last ferry Vezhen is being kept on Swedish waters while Säpo is investigating suspected sabotage of yet another cable in the Baltic Sea. The ferry's anchor is clearly damaged, but the shipping company denies intentionally damaging the cables. According to the international shipping database Equasis, the ferry is owned by China, reports Helsingin Sanomat.

Expert on the Cable Break: "Not an Accident"

It is not accidents and mistakes that are behind the recurring cable breaks in the Baltic Sea, believes defense analyst Jens Wenzel. A picture is emerging of systematic hybrid attacks.