Spanish Police Dismantle Swedish Gang Using Teenage Hitmen

Authorities in Alicante arrested several gang members, including a Swedish family, and thwarted planned murders tied to international criminal operations.

• Spanish police arrested a Swedish couple and their teenage son in Alicante, alleging their involvement in a gang responsible for weapons trafficking, drug trade, and money laundering.
• The gang recruited minors through social media platforms like Telegram to carry out contract killings and other violent crimes in Spain and Denmark.
• Investigations began in May after a Swedish teenager was detained in Benalmádena while preparing to assassinate a rival gang member using a provided assault rifle and e-scooter for escape.
• Simultaneous operations in Spain and Denmark, coordinated by Europol and Eurojust, led to additional arrests of Swedish minors recruited for planned murders.
• The father and son reportedly played key roles in recruiting and compensating other teenagers to commit violent acts as part of the gang's operations.

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