Karina Lorentzen, the justice spokesperson for the leftist political party Socialistisk Folkeparti (SF), has called on Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard to urgently address the issue of Swedish teenagers coming to Denmark to commit crimes. The statement follows the charging of a 17-year-old Swedish boy for attempted murder in relation to a shooting on Falkoner Allé in Frederiksberg, a suburb of Copenhagen. This young man marks the third Swedish teenager to be charged with attempted murder in Denmark within a week.
Lorentzen emphasizes the need for the minister to convene political parties involved in gang legislation to discuss the rising problem. Last week also featured similar incidents, including a 16-year-old Swedish boy who fired shots at a person in Blågårds Plads in Copenhagen, and a 17-year-old Swedish boy who was arrested in Kolding for shooting at a man.
Justice Minister Hummelgaard has stated that he will soon meet with police officials to discuss the matter. He emphasized that it is completely unacceptable for Swedish citizens to engage in serious criminal activities in Denmark, highlighting ongoing cooperation with Swedish authorities. The minister also noted that Denmark does not wish to encounter the criminal conditions seen in Sweden and believes that existing gang packages—legislative measures targeting gang-related crime—have a preventive effect.
Hummelgaard is open to exploring new initiatives to address the situation and mitigate the risk of further crimes committed by Swedish citizens. The Danish government and police demonstrate strong resolve to tackle this challenge through current legislation and potentially new measures. Discussions regarding possible solutions will continue as police and authorities collaborate closely.