Police Crack Down on Darknet Crimes

Published: 2025-04-02

Swedish police have conducted a major operation targeting child exploitation crimes on the Darknet.

Following an international investigation led by German authorities, raids were carried out at nine locations in the Stockholm area.

The operation uncovered a streaming service hosting 50,000 to 60,000 videos of child abuse.

Computers and storage devices were seized, and suspects from areas including Hägersten and Haninge are under investigation.

The focus now is on identifying victims and halting ongoing abuse, according to Victoria Österberg from the police's internet crimes unit.

This case highlights the global effort required to combat such heinous crimes.