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Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Stockholm Suburbs Rocked by Blasts

Published: 2024-02-05

A series of explosions targeting residential areas and possibly linked to gang conflicts have rocked Stockholm's suburbs, escalating concerns about gang-related violence in Sweden.

The most recent blast occurred at a multi-family home in Handen, where a man in his twenties, recently arrested on suspicion of instigating a murder in Jordbro, is registered.

This explosion, which caused material damage but no injuries, is the latest in a string of similar incidents within a short timeframe.

The police have launched investigations into the explosions as acts of public endangerment, with no arrests made as of yet.

The bombings have prompted a robust police response, including the deployment of the National Bomb Squad and a thorough forensic examination of the affected sites.

These explosions have heightened anxiety among residents and prompted a broader discussion about the measures needed to combat the rise in gang-related activities in the area.