Gangland wars killing dozens of bystanders, report Swedish police
Summary
In the past three years, 23 innocent people have died and 30 have been hurt in gang shootings in Sweden, mostly linked to fights over drugs. Many of the shooters are very young and inexperienced, leading to more accidental victims. The Swedish government is introducing new rules to fight gang crime, including forcing social media companies to quickly remove gang-related violent posts.Key Facts
- 23 innocent bystanders have been killed and 30 wounded in gang shootings in Sweden over three years.
- Gang violence in Sweden is mainly about revenge and control of the drug market.
- Victims include people hit by stray bullets, mistaken identity cases, and relatives of gang members.
- Many shooters are young and inexperienced, increasing the chance of hitting wrong targets.
- Gangs recruit teenagers, often under age 15, who cannot be legally punished but are used to carry out crimes.
- The Swedish government plans to lower the age of criminal responsibility from 15 to 13 for serious crimes.
- New rules will require social media platforms to remove violent gang posts within an hour or face large fines.
- The government’s efforts come before a general election scheduled for September 13.
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