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Man arrested on suspicion of attempted arson in Malmö
In recent days, there have been fires in several places in Malmö. On Monday morning, around 04:30, the police arrested a 45-year-old man on suspicion of trying to start another fire.
The man is now under arrest for attempting or preparing to cause damage by fire, which SVT Nyheter Skåne was the first to report on.
– The man acted suspiciously at a garbage can when the police were out on a routine patrol. At the moment, it cannot be ruled out that the man has something to do with several of the fires earlier this week, says Nils Norling, press spokesperson at the police.
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Person died after being taken into care in Strängnäs
One person died after being taken into custody during Sunday evening in Strängnäs. Several people must have raised the alarm about the person who was aggressive, the police state in a press release.
A decision was made that the person should be taken to a healthcare facility for further care. During transport, the person lost consciousness. CPR was performed but the person’s life could not be saved.
The case has now been reported to the Special Prosecutor’s Chamber.
17-year-old in custody – suspected of preparation for murder
Another 17-year-old is now in custody in Sundsvall after the police operation last Thursday, where they found, among other things, automatic weapons, thermos bombs and narcotics.
The 17-year-old is suspected of preparation for murder and serious weapons offences. This emerges from the detention hearing that is ongoing today in Sundsvall District Court.
A total of fifteen people were arrested in Thursday’s police operation. Seven were arrested and four of them were remanded in custody over the weekend, a woman in her 20s, a 22-year-old man, a 20-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy.
According to deputy chief prosecutor Karin Everitt, a murder and several explosions were prevented by the police action.
Haavisto on NATO: Our line has not changed
Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto confirmed at a press conference on Monday that Finland intends to continue the NATO process together with Sweden.
He further says that Finland’s strong desire is to progress together with Sweden in the NATO process.
– Sweden is Finland’s closest partner in security and defense policy. Finland’s line has not changed.
He says that after Erdogan’s actions yesterday, they had contact with Turkey, but also with Sweden’s Foreign Minister Tobias Billström and NATO’s Secretary General.
In conclusion, he says that he is looking forward to the NATO summit in July, and that he hopes that both Sweden and Finland will be accepted as NATO members then.
– We continue to actively work for ratifications by both Sweden and Finland.
Palestinian man shot dead in the West Bank
On Monday morning, a man was shot in the head by Israeli military in his car at a checkpoint. The incident occurred in the city of Hebron in the West Bank, reports the Reuters news agency.
Last Friday, seven people were shot dead at a synagogue in Jerusalem. The unrest has overshadowed US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken’s visit to the region, where he will meet both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, writes Reuters.
Review Board: The Keno and Lotto programs are advertising
The review board has tested the programs Keno and Lotto draws on TV4 and finds that according to the law they are to be assessed as advertising. This is what the review committee writes in a press release.
The board states that Svenska Spel has borne costs for the productions at the same time that TV4 has received additional compensation from Svenska Spel.
Despite the fact that TV4 has called the compensation sponsorship, the board now judges that it is advertising in the sense of the Radio and Television Act and the programs therefore contravene the provision on advertisement signature.
The cases will be submitted to the administrative court when the review board has decided to apply for TV4 to pay a special fee for the violation.
Warns of “imminent” terrorist attacks
The US Embassy in Turkey has issued a warning to US citizens in the country about an imminent threat to synagogues and churches in Istanbul.
It states The Time of Israel.
The embassy urges caution around tourist areas, due to recent Koran burnings in Europe. Potential targets mentioned are the areas of Beyoglu, Galata, Taksim and Istiklal.
Four people are indicted for a large cocaine deal
Left: Packages of cocaine that floated ashore on Styrsö. On the right: Fittings from a warehouse. Photo: The police
In May 2020, 400 kilos of cocaine were brought down from a cargo ship off Styrsö in the Gothenburg archipelago. Now four people are charged with involvement in the deal, which the police describe as one of the biggest cocaine deals in Swedish criminal history.
However, part of the party ended up in the water, washed up on beaches and was found in the sea. The police have seized 118 kilos that they suspect comes from the party and state that there may be more charges.
– We have two more ongoing investigations in Gothenburg alone, announced Johan Ekström, at the detective section in Greater Gothenburg in a press release.
In the past, around 15 people in Sweden have been sentenced for handling parts of the party.
Niinistö on the NATO application: Staying the course
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö has been in contact with the Turkish President and stated that they still want to join NATO together with Sweden.
– We are staying the course, he tells it Finnish newspaper Helsingin Sanomat.
The announcement comes after Erdogan announced in a televised speech on Sunday that Turkey might consider admitting Finland to NATO, even if it would be a no for Sweden.
– If it is necessary, we may give different answers. And when Finland receives that message, it will shock Sweden, the president stated.
Man found dead in car – an arrested suspect for murder
On Tuesday, a 75-year-old man was found dead in his car outside Vittangi in Kiruna municipality. The man was found by the public after the village road.
A 45-year-old man is now arrested on probable cause on suspicion of murder, the police report.
The man was arrested in Paja municipality on Sunday and is said to have been familiar with the deceased man.
Car overturned outside Arvika – landed on the ice
A car has driven off the road outside Arvika. Two people were in the car but got away without any injuries.
– The car has driven off the road, overturned and landed on the ice on a lake, says Lars Hedelin, press spokesperson for the police.
The police do not suspect any crime connected to the incident. The car is currently still out on the ice.
– A salvager is on the way and will try to remove it from the lake, says Lars Hedelin.
Explosion at mosque – over 90 injured
An explosion has occurred in a mosque in the city of Peshawar in northwestern Pakistan, both Reuters and AFP write.
According to the news agencies, several people, upwards of 90, are said to be injured and there are also reports of deaths.
The incident is said to have occurred in connection with a prayer time on Monday morning, and part of the building is said to have collapsed.
Several people are believed to be trapped in the ruins, the police said according to Reuters.
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