The police see how children as young as 12 take on assignments in the ongoing wave of violence. Consideration for other people's lives is something that has completely ceased to exist in these circles, says National Police Commissioner Petra Lundh about the networks.
CrimeMany young people are caught up in the new wave of violence sweeping across Sweden. Now the government wants to expedite a law that allows wiretapping of children under 15 years old. That we do not have control over the wave of violence is quite obvious, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party).
Swedish politicsBefore 2024, it was very unusual with child torpedoes. Today, they are not only used by gangs – but also by foreign powers, according to National Police Commissioner Petra Lundh. This is moving incredibly fast, she says.
SwedenUniformed police officers dance on Tiktok and participate in political election campaigns in full uniform. Now the National Police Commissioner wants to see rule tightening, writes Police Gazette.
Swedish politicsPolice and prosecutors cannot see any significant increase in suspected crimes in connection with the latest year's Palestine demonstrations. But it is unclear how big the problem is. According to the National Police Commissioner, it is difficult to determine where the boundary for incitement against an ethnic group goes.
CrimeThat criminal gangs infiltrate politics is an increasingly large problem, according to the police and Säpo. They try to exploit every vulnerability, both with insiders and infiltrators, says National Police Commissioner Petra Lundh.
CrimeThe National Police Commissioner and the Director of Public Prosecution have been summoned to the Parliament today to explain the handling of the Palestine demonstrations. The Christian Democrats' Torsten Elofsson wants a situation report on how many have been reported for crimes and prosecuted in connection with the demonstrations.
Swedish politicsFrom and including Friday, the police will be able to seize items from criminals, even if they are not linked to specific crimes. It's about watches and cars, things that are used for recruitment into gang criminality, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.
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