Sweden is set to fast-track legislation enabling police to use electronic surveillance on children under 15 following a spate of serious crimes committed by teens recruited by criminal gangs, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced on Thursday. The country has grappled with a surge in gang-related shootings and bombings in recent years.
In 2023, Sweden had one of the highest levels of deadly gun violence per capita in Europe, with internationally connected gangs increasingly recruiting children.
Kristersson said the government would push the legislation to enter into force “in the fall of 2025,” allowing police to access mobile phones and electronically wiretap children under the age of 15.
“It is quite obvious that we don’t have control over the wave of violence,” he told reporters.
Sweden has seen an unprecedented series of bombings, primarily in the Stockholm region, with more than 30 incidents this month alone. Most of the extortion cases were gang-related, targeting businesses and citizens, according to police officials. The January bombings have damaged buildings and caused injuries but no fatalities. In some areas of Stockholm, police have even instructed residents to stay indoors at certain times.
“During the month of January, there has been an average of one blast per day. This trend must of course be stopped,” said Swedish Justice Minister Gunnar Strommer.
From the article,
Sweden is set to fast-track legislation enabling police to use electronic surveillance on children under 15 following a spate of serious crimes committed by teens recruited by criminal gangs, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced on Thursday. The country has grappled with a surge in gang-related shootings and bombings in recent years.
In 2023, Sweden had one of the highest levels of deadly gun violence per capita in Europe, with internationally connected gangs increasingly recruiting children.
Kristersson said the government would push the legislation to enter into force “in the fall of 2025,” allowing police to access mobile phones and electronically wiretap children under the age of 15.
“It is quite obvious that we don’t have control over the wave of violence,” he told reporters.
Sweden has seen an unprecedented series of bombings, primarily in the Stockholm region, with more than 30 incidents this month alone. Most of the extortion cases were gang-related, targeting businesses and citizens, according to police officials. The January bombings have damaged buildings and caused injuries but no fatalities. In some areas of Stockholm, police have even instructed residents to stay indoors at certain times.
“During the month of January, there has been an average of one blast per day. This trend must of course be stopped,” said Swedish Justice Minister Gunnar Strommer.
Funny they never had these kind of issues until they were Blessed with Diversity. Wonder what the racial demographics are of these young criminals?