Justice Minister Gunnar Strommer has pledged to intensify efforts against gang leaders residing abroad. In the past six months, 124 individuals marked as wanted from Sweden have been arrested internationally, a rise from 86 in the same period last year. Recent high-profile arrests include Ismail Abdo, known as 'Jordgubben', in Turkey and 'Dybala' from the Foxtrot network in Iraq. An estimated 700 criminals associated with Sweden are believed to operate internationally, engaging in serious criminal activities, which raises concerns about their potential recruitment of minors in Sweden.
Justice Minister Gunnar Strommer emphasized the importance of capturing criminals hiding overseas to prevent further crimes in Sweden, underscoring the need for sustained pressure on gang leaders.
In the past six months, 124 individuals from Sweden identified as wanted have been apprehended abroad, representing a significant increase from 86 in the same timeframe last year.
Some notable arrests this year include Ismail Abdo, also known as 'Jordgubben', detained in Turkey, and 'Dybala', a prominent figure in the Foxtrot network, seized in Iraq.
Approximately 700 criminals with connections to Sweden are believed to operate from abroad, engaging in various serious crimes, including murder, shootings, and fraud.
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