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Friday, September 20, 2024

Sweden-Denmark Unite Against Gang Violence

Published: 2024-08-21

Sweden and Denmark are intensifying their collaboration to combat gang violence, following a series of violent incidents in Denmark involving Swedish youths.

Swedish Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer is meeting with his Danish counterpart, Peter Hummelgaard, in Copenhagen to discuss joint efforts to address the issue.

The violence has been linked to Danish criminal networks recruiting young Swedes through digital platforms.

Both countries acknowledge a shared responsibility to tackle organized crime, which is increasingly crossing borders.

Discussions will focus on enhancing intelligence cooperation and pressuring tech companies to prevent the recruitment of minors.

The meeting underscores the urgency of finding effective solutions to curb the violence affecting both nations.