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Swedish youths suspected in Norway

At least eleven Swedish teenagers are suspected of having been hired to commit murder or other serious violent crimes in Norway in recent years, according to a survey by NRK. .

Swedish youths suspected in Norway

"Sweden is probably among the worst"

A wave of violence is sweeping across the country. Criminologist Manne Gerell sees signs of a new type of criminality.

"Sweden is probably among the worst"

Criminologist: Explosions Follow Different Patterns

The year has begun with an average of one explosion per day. Behind this lie conflicts and extortion, but perhaps also particularly easy access to explosives and knowledge, according to criminologist Manne Gerell.

Criminologist: Explosions Follow Different Patterns

Significantly reduced firearms violence in Sweden

Gun violence in Sweden decreased significantly in 2024. The shootings are much fewer than before and the number of gunshot wounds has been halved.

Significantly reduced firearms violence in Sweden

Record number of children in court: "Enormous increase"

From zero to 42. The number of children who are brought to court with a summons has increased dramatically after a legislative change last year.

Record number of children in court: "Enormous increase"

Multiple Young People Detained in Denmark Had LVU

Several of the young Swedes who are detained in Denmark, suspected of being behind the recent violent crimes in the neighboring country, have been the subject of social interventions in Sweden. This is shown by an investigation conducted by [Sveriges Radio Ekot](https://sverigesradio.

Multiple Young People Detained in Denmark Had LVU