A 21-year-old Skellefteå man is suspected of attempting to seize control of the local narcotics market.
💡 The increased police focus in Skellefteå follows a shift where "big city" gang violence has moved north, often tied to the industrial boom in the region.
Verbatim records of police interviews with suspects and witnesses.
As of early 2026, Skellefteå has seen a significant surge in organized crime linked to the local drug trade:
Police report that gangs are actively deceiving or threatening local youth into acting as drug couriers or carrying out violent acts.
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