Multi-million dollar villa seized by police in northern Stockholm
A property with an estimated value of SEK 19.2 million has been seized in a joint operation between the police, the prosecution and the Economic Crime Authority.
Crime
First Property Confiscated with Support of New Law
A property has for the first time been forfeited with the support of the new forfeiture legislation, according to a verdict in Norrköping's district court.
Sweden
Police on new gang law: More than a Gucci cap is required
Now the police can seize criminals' luxury items without suspicion of crime. It is described as crucial to stop recruitment, but has also been criticized for being legally uncertain. It's not like we're going to stop young people just because they're walking around with a Gucci cap, says Karin Jensen at the police.
Crime