"Twenty-three innocent bystanders have been killed and 30 wounded in gangland shootings in Sweden over the past three years, according to statistics that highlight the country's battle to rein in violent crime."
"We are dealing with very young perpetrators who, in many cases, have no previous experience of violent crime, which means a greater risk that third parties or the wrong target will be hit."
"Swedish gangs often use social media and encrypted apps to recruit teens who are paid to carry out crimes. The recruits are often under the age of 15, meaning they cannot be prosecuted."
"The minority right-wing government has been pushing through proposals to crack down on crime and immigration ahead of a general election, including legislation requiring social media platforms to take down gang-related content."
Gang violence in Sweden has led to the deaths of 23 innocent bystanders and injuries to 30 others over the past three years. The violence is primarily linked to drug market control and score-settling. Many shooters are young, inexperienced, and often target the wrong individuals. Gangs recruit minors, who cannot be prosecuted due to Sweden's age of criminal responsibility. The government is pushing for stricter crime and immigration laws, including legislation to hold social media platforms accountable for gang-related content.
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