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Over a Ton of Cocaine Found in Nynäshamn Container; 17 Charged
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Over a Ton of Cocaine Found in Nynäshamn Container; 17 Charged

Over a ton of cocaine was found in a container in Nynäshamn a year ago. Now charges are being brought against 14 men and three women who are suspected of being involved
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
Customs Inspector Penalized with Pay Cut for Accidental Hotel Gunshot
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Customs Inspector Penalized with Pay Cut for Accidental Hotel Gunshot

Twelve Indicted in Major Scania Drug Network Bust
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Twelve Indicted in Major Scania Drug Network Bust

Large quantities of narcotics have been seized from a Scanian criminal network, including 600 kilos of cannabis resin.
Customs Agency Reports Surge in Dangerous Synthetic Cannabis
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Customs Agency Reports Surge in Dangerous Synthetic Cannabis

The Customs Agency discovers more spiked cannabis. The new substances are reminiscent of those that occurred in the deadly spice wave of the 2010s
Customs Alert: Hidden Dangers in Ginseng Supplements from Sweden
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Customs Alert: Hidden Dangers in Ginseng Supplements from Sweden

The Customs Authority warns of ginseng spiked with antihistamine and cortisone. The preparation can be very dangerous, according to the customs
Subsidy fraud for millions discovered at Arlanda
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Subsidy fraud for millions discovered at Arlanda

More drunk drivers stopped
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More drunk drivers stopped

More and more lorry drivers who are influenced by alcohol or narcotics are being stopped by the customs.
Customs makes record-breaking drug seizures
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Customs makes record-breaking drug seizures

The Customs Authority's seizures of both narcotic tablets and cocaine were at historically high levels in 2024, according to the authority.
The Government Classifies Plant Drug as Narcotic
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The Government Classifies Plant Drug as Narcotic

The popular plant-based drug kratom is now being classified as a narcotic by the government, reports P3 News. This follows a proposal from the Public Health Agency earlier this year
Imported as soap - this is how the plant drug is to be stopped
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Imported as soap - this is how the plant drug is to be stopped

The Public Health Agency wants to classify the drug kratom as a narcotic, which is becoming increasingly popular. In 2023, 42 tons of the plant were imported
Public Health Agency: Kratom Classified as Narcotics
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Public Health Agency: Kratom Classified as Narcotics

The Public Health Agency (PHA) proposes that the government should classify the plant kratom as a narcotic.
Cannabis smuggled in paint cans - two charged
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Cannabis smuggled in paint cans - two charged

Record Amount of Hazardous Waste Stopped by Customs
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Record Amount of Hazardous Waste Stopped by Customs

Fuel tanks from Sundsbruk to Chile, engines from Ystad to Ghana and bicycles from Kista to Congo. The Customs Authority stopped a record amount of environmentally hazardous waste from being exported to countries outside the EU last year
So You Talk to Your Teenager About Alcohol
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So You Talk to Your Teenager About Alcohol

The police are urging parents to set a good example ahead of New Year's. At the same time, the Customs Agency is warning that dangerous industrial spirit may be sold to young people
Weapons stop customs officers at the border
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Weapons stop customs officers at the border

Uniformed customs personnel who conduct checks at the borders were granted the right to carry service pistols this year. But the new armament has not only failed to provide the desired level of protection for the customs officers - it also means that they cannot cross the borders into our neighboring countries
Over 100 kilos of narcotics seized – three detained
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Over 100 kilos of narcotics seized – three detained

Prison and deportation for nine in drug network
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Prison and deportation for nine in drug network

Södertörn's District Court has convicted nine individuals for involvement in extensive drug trafficking in the Stockholm area.
Over 1,000 liters of fake vodka seized
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Over 1,000 liters of fake vodka seized

Nearly 1,400 liters of counterfeit vodka have been seized just before the Christmas and New Year's holidays. Now, the Customs Agency is warning that dangerous industrial spirit may be on its way to being sold to young people
Criticism: Customs exceeds its authority
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Criticism: Customs exceeds its authority

The Customs Authority takes coercive measures without legal support, according to the Parliamentary Ombudsman after a conducted review.
Unusual Customs Seizure – One Ton of Waterpipe Tobacco
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Unusual Customs Seizure – One Ton of Waterpipe Tobacco

One million in cash and over a ton of waterpipe tobacco met the Customs Agency when they struck against a suspected address. The criminals want to make money – and what you can make money on, that's what they take in, says Erik Friberg, head of the Customs Agency's criminal department South
Polish smuggler supplied Swedish gangs with submachine guns
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Polish smuggler supplied Swedish gangs with submachine guns

A former arms dealer from Poland is suspected of having supplied criminals in Europe with a large quantity of pistols and automatic weapons. In Sweden, around ten submachine guns linked to the man have been seized
Over a Ton of Cocaine Found in Container: 17 People Charged
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Over a Ton of Cocaine Found in Container: 17 People Charged

Over a ton of cocaine was found in a container in Nynäshamn a year ago. Now charges are being brought against 14 men and three women who are suspected of being involved
Minister pleased with authorities "stepping up"
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Minister pleased with authorities "stepping up"

The Tax Agency discovers more crimes, and customs stops more smuggling attempts and seizes more narcotics. In one year, the authorities have really stepped up, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party)
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