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After the act of violence – the police are stepping up preparedness in Sundsvall
Several of the recent acts of violence in Stockholm can be linked to a conflict over the drug market in Sundsvall, according to previous information to Aftonbladet.
Now the police in Medelpad are increasing their preparedness, reports Sundsvalls Tidning. They have tightened their surveillance to detect and prevent serious violent crimes in the city.
– We have increased staffing and check both people and cars in certain areas. We work aggressively against certain people and keep ourselves up-to-date on who makes a living from this type of activity, says Josef Wiklund to the newspaper.
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Fire in wood factory – staff evacuated
There is a fire in a wood factory in Gullspång municipality.
The alarm about the fire came at 9.30 in the morning. Emergency services from three stations are working to extinguish the fire.
– Personnel have been evacuated from the building, says Hans-Jörgen Ostler, press spokesperson for police region West.
According to the emergency services, there is a fire in a machine in the factory.
– The fire has reached the roof and there is a lot of smoke inside the factory. It is unclear whether the fire in the machine has been extinguished, says Johan Wahström, officer on duty at the Skaraborg Rescue Service.
According to the forecast, the extinguishing work will take two hours.
Gunnar Strömmer visits Huvudsta after fatal shooting
Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M) will visit the Huvudsta center in Solna where a man was shot to death last night.
He will be there at 12 o’clock today.
The minister’s visit comes after two violent days in the capital. During his visit, he will answer questions from the media.
Major water leak in Kalmar
Three areas in western Kalmar have been affected by a major water leak. It is about Smedby, the triangle and Harby, reports the Barometer.
According to SOS Alarm, emergency personnel are working to find the fault.
The affected areas should not be completely without water at this time.
– No, right now there are probably many who are experiencing low water pressure. But several will probably be completely without water, says Alina Köngs at SOS Alarm.
Kristersson on the wave of violence: Extreme violent capital
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) comments on last night’s gang-related violence in Stockholm. In a comment to Aftonbladet, he writes:
“Another terribly violent and bloody day in Stockholm. Gang crime is escalating. These are people with an extreme capital for violence who, in search of revenge or status, threaten other people’s safety and freedom.”
The Prime Minister writes further:
“These people must be found, they must be prosecuted and they must be sentenced to very long sentences. And they must be deported from the country if they are not Swedish citizens. We will simply do much more – as they do in Denmark. This will be difficult, it will take time, but it will work. Sweden will become a safe country again”.
Attempted murder in Eskilstuna – one person arrested
A person lashed out in connection with a doctor’s assessment of a medical certificate, the police report.
The police were present at the scene. Neither the police nor the doctor are said to have been injured.
The person was arrested and is now in custody.
The incident is classified as attempted murder.
Defense prepares for nuclear attack
The Danish Defense Intelligence Service writes in its annual report that it is likely that the use of nuclear weapons as a deterrent will have a more prominent role for Russia, reports Today’s news.
The report also states that the threats can be directed at Sweden. NATO membership is seen as a serious strategic challenge.
“Russia will also likely increase its threatening rhetoric, including threats to direct nuclear weapons at targets in Sweden and Finland.”
Michael Claesson, Chief of Defense Staff in the Swedish Defense Forces, tells the newspaper that it must be assumed that Russia is prepared to make its threats a reality.
– As a representative of the Swedish Armed Forces, I can only state that it is stated in their defense doctrine and in their strategic and operational doctrine that nuclear weapons are an integral part of the concept, he says.
Turkey: Pål Jonson must not come
Sweden’s Minister of Defense Pål Jonson is not allowed to come to Turkey.
This is stated by the Turkish government according to the Norwegian news agency NTB.
The plan was for Jonson to visit Ankara next week following an invitation from his Turkish ministerial colleague.
Suspected rape at nightclub
Just before three o’clock on Saturday morning, the police were alerted to a nightclub in Gothenburg.
According to information to the police, a woman had been raped on the dance floor and in a toilet.
There are no suspects in the case at this time.
The woman is taken to hospital for examination and the police have drawn up a report of rape.
Gas stocks well filled – the winter’s energy crisis may be over
The worst may be over when it comes to the winter’s energy crisis, TT reports.
The news agency Bloomberg has recently published a report in which it is estimated that Europe’s gas depots will be at over 50 percent by the end of winter.
“There is more than enough gas to be able to fill up the stocks for next winter,” writes the news agency.
The gas storages are currently filled to 81 percent – this corresponds to 20 percent above the five-year average. Gas prices have now also fallen to the lowest level in 17 months.
190 police officers seconded to tackle the wave of violence
The police are finding it difficult to keep up with the investigative work due to the wave of violence that has shaken Stockholm. Now around 190 police employees are borrowed from other regions to support the work, reports P4 Stockholm.
Many work overtime and need recovery, says police chief Hanna Paradis, who is responsible for the special incident that the police have initiated.
– We get a lot of support. We have a dynamic organization that should be able to step up and face peaks of violence. In this fight, our employees are our main resource, she tells the radio channel.
He becomes the new prime minister after the shock resignation
Chris Hipkins, 44, is likely to become the new Prime Minister of New Zealand after Jacinda Ardern’s unexpected resignation on Thursday.
Current Education Minister Hipkins was unanimously nominated by the ruling Labor Party during a meeting on Saturday morning local time, writes The Guardian.
The job of prime minister will be “the greatest responsibility and the greatest privilege of my life,” he told reporters after the party’s nomination.
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The police have an ongoing “special event” due to the wave of gang violence in Stockholm.
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Now that Turkey is demanding mass extraditions. Then Sweden should be able to demand extradition of the Kurdish fox?
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When will Sweden leave the EU?
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