In recent months, an increasing number of Swedish criminals have been arrested and charged in Denmark for involvement in serious criminal activities, including shootings and explosions targeting gang-related individuals. An examination of Swedish legal documents reveals, however, that many of these individuals are not prominent figures in the criminal underworld of their own country, but rather petty criminals with a record of minor offenses.
One young Swedish man and his female accomplice are among those apprehended by Danish police. The two were arrested shortly after allegedly throwing a hand grenade at a kiosk located at Hans Knudsens Plads in Østerbro, a neighborhood in Copenhagen. According to Danish authorities, they were stopped by the police soon after the incident and now face serious charges.
The arrested Swedish woman had previously been found in possession of a significant amount of narcotics, including cocaine, MDMA, and ecstasy, presumably for resale. Her male partner also has a history of drug abuse and multiple convictions for drug-related offenses as well as theft. Despite their extensive criminal background in Sweden, their activities have primarily involved less serious crimes, such as stealing groceries and committing amateur burglaries.
Another case involves a 31-year-old Swedish man who was apprehended in Amager with a loaded firearm. He had previously faced charges for money laundering and breach of payment agreements. Together with a 19-year-old companion, he was caught with a loaded Glock pistol, which they allegedly acquired the night before.
Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard has confirmed that Danish criminal organizations are heavily utilizing foreign criminals to carry out serious offenses. This trend has seen a notable increase since April, with at least 25 incidents involving Swedish criminals reported so far.
These events highlight a growing security issue, where lesser criminals from Sweden are now engaging in more serious criminal activities on Danish soil. This complex problem presents new challenges for the Danish legal system and police forces, who must now address an increasing number of foreign perpetrators within the country.