Two explosions in two days in Stockholm.
On Tuesday in Södermalm and on Wednesday in Kista.
- It's terrible and it underlines the seriousness we've been in for far too long, says Gunnar Strömmer.
The explosions have already been linked to gang crime, with Strömmer repeating that those involved should be considered domestic terrorists.
- There is a recklessness and indifference when it comes to consequences for third parties.
Unfortunately, it has been more random, or a matter of luck, that more innocent people have not been affected by this, he says.
Only 190 charges out of 660 suspected cases
2022 was the year with the most fatal shootings in Sweden's history, with a whopping 63 compared to 45 which was the average over the previous four years.
The government hopes that, among other things, greater opportunities for wiretapping will be able to help bring more charges and more convictions.
- We are bringing forward the implementation of a number of powerful tools, such as the possibility of conducting wiretapping against criminal gangs, says Gunnar Strömmer.
Because the clearing rate has not looked good.
In recent years, only 190 prosecutions have been brought in 660 suspected cases of public destruction.
- The low level of clarification is not acceptable and it is a view that is of course shared by the police and prosecutors.
It was also discussed today.