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 Tenezos was extradited from Mexico and detained in Sweden facing multiple charges while police investigate a gang-related shooting in Sandviken that left two young men injured.
Following his extradition from Mexico, Mikael 'Greken' Tenezos is charged in Sweden with drug smuggling, money laundering, and violent crimes linked to the Dalennätverket gang.
Sweden faces a record increase in children under 15 suspected of murder plans amid persistent gang crime challenges and evolving law enforcement strategies under the Tidö Agreement.
A family's home in Skaraborg was targeted in a gang-related shooting and arson, forcing them into hiding amid ongoing threats and protective measures.
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.
A 24-year-old suspect has been arrested in absentia for the murder of Salwan Momika, as Swedish police intensify efforts to apprehend gang leaders abroad like Mikael ‘Greken’ Tenezos.
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.
Sweden faces a sharp increase in murder plots by children under 15 amid ongoing gang crime challenges, despite overall reductions in gun violence.
Mexican authorities report arrest of Swedish gang leader Mikael 'Greken' Tenezos; Swedish officials have yet to confirm, and experts suggest the arrest may reduce gang violence.
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.
The Moderaterna party confronts both internal gang affiliations and external death threats, highlighting growing political safety concerns.
A new detention has been requested for a man connected to the gang-related Gävle shooting that injured six, with a 13-year-old suspected shooter.
The Court of Appeal modifies convictions in the murder of rapper C. Gambino, acquitting one man amid new claims of a TikTok confession from an alternative suspect.
Authorities move swiftly to detain suspects in recent gang-related shootings in Gävle and Stockholm, highlighting ongoing criminal violence and risks of retaliation.
New charges emerge in the Social Democrats' Botkyrka conflict as a gang member is indicted for involving a minor in a serious weapons crime, amid ongoing denials of gang infiltration by party leadership.
A shooting in Gävle wounded six young people including Teo Ståhl, 19, who is recovering after surgery; the suspected teenage shooter is in custody.
A 14-year-old boy is accused of shooting six people in Gävle in a suspected gang-related incident; none of the victims were the intended targets and all survived with non-life-threatening injuries.
Swedish leaders respond to the Gävle shooting, stressing the need for stronger action against youth violence.
A shooting in Gävle overnight left six injured as police launch an attempted murder investigation and search for suspects.
A 25-year-old Swedish man linked to gangs was shot dead in Marbella, Spain, with a Swedish suspect arrested in connection with the incident.
Recent violent incidents in Malmö, including a suspicious death and motorcycle gang attacks, raise alarms about community safety.
Sweden reports two fatal incidents amid rising violence and changing gang tactics.
Göteborg introduces an emergency school program to combat gang recruitment among middle school children.
Recent gang-related violence in Gothenburg and Malmö highlights ongoing security concerns in Sweden.
Recent police interventions highlight serious concerns over gang-related violence and youth crime in Sweden.
The Swedish court confirms life sentences for key figures in the Skogås murder case involving a 15-year-old boy.
A new survey reveals that 70% of Swedish parents are deeply concerned about gang crime, highlighting gaps in awareness and communication.
Police investigate a suspected arson fire at the Hells Angels clubhouse in Gunnilse, with no injuries reported.
A Swedish man admits to aiding Rawa Majid's escape amidst ongoing murder charges in Norway.
Two members of the extremist group Aktivklubb Sverige have been sentenced for assault, amid ongoing investigations into racist violence.
Aftonbladet unveils extensive statistics on gang violence across Sweden's municipalities from 2020 to 2024.
Fruängen suburb in Stockholm sees a spike in youth gang recruitment driven by social media.
Police investigate the use of Pokémon cards by gangs to attract young recruits into crime.
Authorities in Sweden are raising alarms about the recruitment of youth into criminal networks, emphasizing the need for societal action and support.
Ulf Kristersson and Magdalena Andersson confront each other over allegations of gang crime in Botkyrka during a radio debate.
David Berntsen Lundin, a major gang figure, escapes from a Borås prison, prompting a police manhunt.
Sweden sees a troubling rise in youth gang recruitment linked to violence and digital methods.
A rise in neo-Nazi violence linked to youth extremism goes largely unnoticed in Stockholm.