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Sweden votes this Sunday in elections under the shadow of criminal gangs

The right-wing government has reduced gunshot figures over the past four years, but organized crime remains highly present.

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Sweden votes this Sunday in elections under the shadow of criminal gangs

A shooting occurred on August 17 at a school in Södertälje, a city near Stockholm. One teenager was injured and two 14-year-old girls were arrested. The incident, linked to gang violence, has stirred the election campaign ahead of Sunday's vote. Södertälje has been heavily affected by violence.

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