The police in Gothenburg are testing a new method to combat drug purchases in the Hisings Backa area.

They will send SMS messages to 8,200 phone numbers found in seized 'seller phones,' warning recipients about their potential involvement in drug activities.

These messages clarify that recipients are not currently suspected of any crime but may face inquiries as investigations proceed.

The police aim to deter drug purchases and highlight the buyers' role in funding organized crime.

This initiative is part of a broader strategy to reduce recruitment into criminal networks and make Hisings Backa safer.