On May 14, 2025, Swedish authorities announced the formation of a specialized task force to address the ongoing gang violence that has impacted several cities, including Stockholm and Malmö. The task force, comprising 150 officers, will focus on disrupting criminal networks through targeted operations, intelligence gathering, and community engagement. This development follows a series of violent incidents, with police data indicating 45 gang-related shootings and 12 fatalities in the first four months of 2025 alone. The initiative also includes collaboration with international law enforcement agencies to tackle cross-border crime, as many gangs are linked to global networks. Authorities aim to reduce violent crime rates by 20% within the next year through these efforts. The task force’s operations are set to begin immediately, with a focus on high-crime areas identified through recent police reports.
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