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Latest news and information about policing and police issues in Sweden.
Man faces trial in Sweden for leaving 'Hitler apples' at migration minister's house
A man who left apples painted with features resembling Adolf Hitler outside Migration Minister Johan Forssell’s house is to go on trial for illegal protest and making an aggravated threat.
How do you report a crime in Sweden?
Being the victim of a crime in Sweden can be distressing, especially if you’re not sure who to turn to. But reporting it to the police is essential and doesn't have to be as complicated as it may seem.
Säpo bodyguards' Strava runs 'reveal locations of Swedish PM and royals'
Bodyguards from the Swedish Security Police (Säpo) have accidentally revealed the location of Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and members of the royal family on multiple occasions by uploading runs or rides to the Strava training app, it has been claimed.
Sweden set to ban AR-15 semi-automatic rifles for hunting
The Swedish government and the Sweden Democrats have reportedly agreed to ban AR-15 semi-automatic rifles for hunting, with current licensed owners told to either reapply for a sport shooting license or trade in their weapons.
Several injured in tram derailment in Swedish city Gothenburg
A tram derailment in central Gothenburg has resulted in several people being hurt including one serious injury, police said on Friday.
Sweden plans harsher sentences as organised crime soars
Sweden should adopt harsher sentences in the face of organised crime and a surge in violence, the country's top police officer said as she delivered the results of a government-ordered inquiry.
Sweden faces 'significant risk' of worsening national security, agency warns
Sweden’s counter-intelligence and security agency Säpo has described the country's security situation as "serious", and that developments in the US and other factors could see it worsen.
Sweden says China blocked prosecutors' probe of ship linked to cut cables
Sweden's foreign minister said Monday that China had denied a request for prosecutors to conduct an investigation on a Chinese ship linked to two severed Baltic Sea cables despite Beijing pledging "cooperation" with regional authorities.
China and Sweden 'maintaining close communication' on Baltic Sea probe
China said on Friday it was "willing to work" with a probe into the severing of two Baltic Sea cables linked to a Chinese ship, after Sweden asked for China to cooperate with the investigation.
Sweden sends 'formal request' to China for cooperation over cut Baltic Sea cables
Sweden on Thursday sent a "formal request" for China to cooperate in the investigation after a Chinese ship was linked to the cutting of two Baltic Sea cables, prime minister Ulf Kristersson said.
'Very interesting': Sweden eyes Poland's idea to create Baltic Sea policing mission
Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk wants to create a Baltic Sea policing mission to protect infrastructure after two Baltic Sea telecoms cables were cut last week.
Why Swedish police officers are no longer allowed into Norway
An agreement on cross-border policing between Norway and Sweden could break down as Swedish officers can no longer patrol in Norway.
Swedish police seize over 10 million kronor in luxury goods in one week
One week after being given the power to seize luxury items from people not suspected of a crime, Swedish police said on Friday they had already confiscated items worth over 10 million kronor.
Danish minister vows to tackle spate of shootings by Swedish teens
Danish Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard has promised a strong response to a recent series of shootings committed by Swedish teenagers in Denmark.
Swedish police investigate fourth death of Northvolt worker
A fourth person working at Swedish battery maker Northvolt's factory in Skellefteå has died, according to police. But Northvolt denied that the death had anything to do with the workplace.
Three ways Sweden could make it easier to stop Quran burnings
A new report recommends amending Sweden's Public Order Act to allow the police to prevent Quran burnings in the interest of national security.
Toyota halts work at Swedish factory Northvolt after unexplained deaths
Toyota is temporarily pausing work for its service technicians at the Northvolt battery factory in northern Sweden after three people died under mysterious circumstances after shifts working at the factory.
Northvolt mystery deaths: Swedish police investigate why three men died
Police are investigating after three apparently healthy men were mysteriously found dead after working at Swedish battery maker Northvolt’s factory in Skellefteå.
Swedish police pleased after Eurovision weekend passes peacefully
Despite concerns that tension in the run-up to Eurovision could escalate into violence, Swedish police said they were pleased with how the week went.
Swedish police leaks scandal: How gang criminals got hold of sensitive information
A new report in Dagens Nyheter has revealed over 514 suspected leaks of sensitive information from at least 30 members of the police force to criminals since 2018. Here's what we know so far.
'It is very serious': Swedish PM vows to act after claims of police leaks to gangs
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson expressed concern of reports in newspaper Dagens Nyheter of police employees dating and leaking information to gang members.
Protesters apply to demonstrate for and against Israel at Eurovision in Malmö
Tension is mounting in Malmö after the European Broadcasting Union approved Israel's participation in this year's Eurovision Song Contest.
Inquiry recommends making it easier to search Swedish schoolchildren
A new inquiry on safety at school recommends that schools be forced to report students who commit crimes on campus to police, as well as being given increased powers to carry out bodily searches and exclude unauthorised visitors.