Sweden has several well-known criminal gangs, ranging from homegrown street gangs to international organized crime groups. These groups are involved in various illegal activities, including drug trafficking, extortion, weapons smuggling, and violent crime (e.g., shootings and bombings). Key gangs include:
### 1. **Foxtrot Network**
- A major crime syndicate in Sweden, allegedly led by Rawa Majid ("The Kurdish Fox"
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- Known for orchestrating much of the recent violence in Sweden.
- Involved in drug trafficking, murder plots, and conflicts with rival gangs.
### 2. **Dalen Network**
- Rivals of the Foxtrot network.
- Based in Stockholm, especially in the Dalen district.
- Active in drug trade and organized violence.
### 3. **Shottaz Network**
- Another rival of the Foxtrot network.
- Involved in drug-related turf wars and shootings.
### 4. **Södra Sidan (South Side Gangsters)**
- A long-established gang primarily active in southern Stockholm.
- Originally inspired by American street gangs.
- Engaged in drug sales and gang violence.
### 5. **Original Gangsters (OGs)**
- A Swedish crime gang founded in Gothenburg in the 1990s.
- Known for its connections to other European gangs.
- Involved in drug and weapons trafficking.
### 6. **Bandidos MC and Hells Angels MC**
- International outlaw motorcycle gangs (OMCGs) with chapters in Sweden.
- Engaged in organized crime including extortion, weapons, and drugs.
### 7. **Black Cobra and other immigrant-based gangs**
- Some of these originated in Denmark and spread to Sweden.
- Known for street-level crime and turf wars.
### 8. **Crips & Bloods (Swedish branches)**
- Some Swedish youth gangs have adopted the names and symbols of American Crips and Bloods, though they are loosely affiliated.
- Active in Stockholm and Gothenburg.
I had no idea this level of gang activity existed there.
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