Swedish police conducted a significant operation in Stockholm, resulting in the arrest of a 34-year-old man suspected of leading a major drug trafficking network. The arrest took place at 6:30 AM CEST in the Rinkeby district, following a six-month investigation involving 15 officers from the National Operations Department. Authorities seized 12 kilograms of cocaine, valued at approximately $1.2 million, along with $150,000 in cash and three firearms, including a semi-automatic pistol. The suspect, identified as a key figure in a network operating across Stockholm and Gothenburg, is believed to have coordinated the distribution of drugs to at least 20 local dealers. The operation included raids on three residential properties and two storage units, where additional evidence, including encrypted communication devices, was recovered. Police reported that the network supplied an estimated 2,000 doses of cocaine weekly, based on seized records. This arrest follows a 10% decrease in reported drug-related incidents in Stockholm over the past three months, attributed to intensified police efforts. The suspect faces charges of drug trafficking and illegal weapons possession, with a court appearance scheduled for September 1, 2025. The Swedish Police Authority plans to expand the investigation to identify additional network members, with a task force of 25 officers assigned to the case. This action aligns with a broader national strategy to reduce organized crime, which has seen a 15% increase in police resources allocated to such operations in 2025.
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