Swedish Authorities Weaken Gang Networks Through International Arrests and Extraditions
Swedish police have arrested and extradited multiple gang leaders internationally, weakening organized crime networks but challenges remain.
Swedish police have arrested and extradited multiple gang leaders internationally, weakening organized crime networks but challenges remain.
William Suso, wanted for a 5-year-old attempted murder in Stockholm, was arrested at Arlanda Airport after being escorted by Turkish police.
A major Foxtrot gang leader was arrested in Iraq, marking a crucial step in Sweden's fight against organized gang violence through international police cooperation.
A 17-year-old murder suspect has been extradited from Spain to Sweden in connection with a Stockholm murder case from 2023.
A man suspected of a 2012 murder and attempted murder in Gothenburg has been extradited from Austria to Sweden and will face a detention hearing in Gothenburg District Court.
A juror in a notorious Swedish rape case involving a 100-year-old victim has been suspended and reported for violating court confidentiality after publicly criticizing the verdict and calling for the perpetrator's deportation.
A Swedish-Iranian dual citizen has been detained in Iran on espionage charges related to the Israel-Iran conflict and accused of spying for Israel.
Sweden's government plans to deport over 100 convicted Syrian nationals, establishing diplomatic ties with Syria's new regime to facilitate repatriations amid ongoing aid and minority rights conditions.
A Swedish man extradited from Morocco has been detained in Sweden for running a cocaine production operation involving "black cocaine," following enhanced cooperation between Swedish and Moroccan authorities against organized crime.
Swedish authorities, in cooperation with Morocco, extradite a gang crime suspect suspected of drug offenses, following a high-level meeting to combat organized crime.
Sweden will move up to 600 prisoners to an Estonian prison to tackle overcrowding, despite concerns over language barriers and criminal network risks.
Swedish police are stepping up international collaboration, securing foreign arrests and new agreements to clamp down on Swedish gang crime overseas.
Swedish police have arrested over 200 of their nationals abroad in 2023 by building trust-based international partnerships, highlighted by the capture of gang leader Mikael Tenezos in Mexico.
Mikael 'Greken' Tenezos, a top Swedish gang leader, was captured and extradited from Mexico amid intensified international police cooperation, but many criminals remain at large abroad.
Mikael Tenezos, leader of the Dalennätverket, has been extradited from Mexico to Sweden to face multiple charges including attempted murder and drug offenses amid intensified efforts against gang crime.
Mikael "Greken" Tenezos, leader of the Dalennätverket gang, has been extradited from Mexico and returned to Sweden to face serious crime charges.
A Swedish gang leader arrested in Mexico faces numerous charges including drug smuggling and attempted murder, with extradition to Sweden anticipated.
Swedish gang leaders Mikael Tenezos and Eddie Jobe have been arrested in Mexico and Austria respectively, years after being wanted for violent crimes including a 2012 murder case.
Sweden plans to transfer prisoners to Estonia to address overcrowding in its penal system.
A Swedish man admits to aiding Rawa Majid's escape amidst ongoing murder charges in Norway.
Two Swedish suspects linked to gang crimes have been extradited from Dubai to Sweden under a new agreement.
Swedish authorities have filed for the extradition of a key suspect in a revenge murder linked to gang violence.