'A different Sweden': Authorities struggling to contain gang violence

Since January 1, 48 people have been killed by firearms in Sweden. Gang shootings have escalated and spread across Sweden in recent years, with authorities struggling to contain the war-like violence that now tops Swedes’ concerns. Police are increasingly alarmed by developments, as AK47s and grenades flow through the neighbourhoods they patrol.

Sep 6, 2022 - 19:14
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'A different Sweden': Authorities struggling to contain gang violence
Since January 1, 48 people have been killed by firearms in Sweden. Gang shootings have escalated and spread across Sweden in recent years, with authorities struggling to contain the war-like violence that now tops Swedes’ concerns. Police are increasingly alarmed by developments, as AK47s and grenades flow through the neighbourhoods they patrol.