Sweden doubles the punishment for serious weapons crimes – Latest news – news

27 September 2023 at 10:19 Sweden doubles the punishment for serious weapons crimes The Swedish Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer from the Moderate party called a crisis meeting today, in connection with the escalating wave of violence in Sweden. – We are doubling the minimum sentence for serious weapons offences, including handling explosives, says Strömmer. The increased penalty comes into force from 1 April 2024. The Swedish government will also remove the obligation of confidentiality, which currently makes it difficult for authorities and other actors to cooperate in this area, according to Aftonbladet. Strömmer tells a press conference that the explosions that have taken place recently are increasingly affecting people who have no connection to the criminal networks.



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