Youth gangs fighting over territory to control drug trafficking, street shootouts, hitmen and kidnappings seem to be realities only in Latin American countries, but the truth is that in the heart of Europe, in Nordic countries like Sweden and Denmark, reality has changed dramatically.
In fact, Sweden is already considered the most violent and dangerous country in Europe. There are already shootings inside schools and shopping centres, which are mostly due to disputes between youth drug gangs who settle scores in public places. Since 2019, Sweden has been experiencing an almost “unstoppable” wave of crimes.
There are also an increasing number of ports where drug cartels such as the Balkan mafia, as well as the Spanish, Russian and Albanian mafia, are settling.
Sweden went from being the safest country in the world but violent crimes have increased by almost 200% in recent years, since 2017, according to the Minister of Security, Gunnar Stromer, who also reported that young people are recruited by gangs through social networks. If a comparison is made, Ecuador registered 8,000 violent deaths in 2023, but Sweden closed with more than 600, which for a population of 10 million people reflects a problem. Taking into account the infrastructure and the supposed quality of life of the Nordic country. Thus, if the table remains sustained, Sweden could surpass Ecuador’s line in more than two years, as well as Denmark.
Evolution of murders in Sweden
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