Sweden's security service has identified Russia as the main international security threat to the nation, highlighting concerns over Russian intelligence operations and the potential for foreign enemies, including Islamists and the far right, to exploit the situation amidst an elevated risk of extremist violence. This warning comes as Sweden approaches NATO membership. Concurrently, Swedish police have reported a significant issue with organized crime, stating that about 62,000 individuals are linked to criminal gangs. This figure underscores a troubling trend in Sweden, where deadly shootings have more than tripled in the last decade, marking a stark contrast to the country's Nordic neighbors.
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About 62,000 persons are active in, or have connections to, criminal networks in Sweden, the police said, where the authorities have struggled for years to contain violence linked to organized crime https://t.co/7LQuFAXICa
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⚠️ SWEDEN HAS AROUND 62,000 PERSONS LINKED TO CRIMINAL GANGS, POLICE SAY (Reuters) About 62,000 persons are active in, or have connections to, criminal networks in Sweden, the police said on Friday, where the authorities have struggled for years to contain violence linked to… https://t.co/2s57INDRLI
Sweden identifies Russia as the largest security threat – Swedish Security Service. Russia is the main international security threat to Sweden, and foreign enemies may try to exploit an elevated risk of extremist violence from Islamists and the far right, the Swedish Security… https://t.co/2Cj7C27HiD
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