– This is a significant investment. We are strengthening the police’s basic staffing with NOK 2.4 billion. This is what Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said when he met the press at the police station in Mortensrud. ‘ In total, the government proposed to strengthen the fight against crime by NOK 2.8 billion for next year. – Swedish violent crime is starting to show in our country, says Støre. There have been several budget leaks on Monday morning. Among other things, the government wants to spend NOK 90 million on stopping economic crime. They also propose to set aside 100 million to stop gang criminals establishing themselves in schools. More youth places NOK 400 million goes to catching young criminals faster and giving punishments that work. Støre says at Monday’s press conference that there are many children and young people who commit crime. These must be met with faster reactions and punishments that work according to the prime minister. – We aim to double the capacity of youth prisons in 2025 and aim for a tripling in 2026. The government also proposes to use ankle chains as a way of serving detention. Published 16.09.2024, at 09.34 Updated 16.09.2024, at 09.51
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The government proposes to strengthen the fight against crime with NOK 2.8 billion – Greater Oslo
