1. Although Sweden is still considered safe by international standards, the country has seen a dramatic rise in the number of fatal and nonfatal shootings, driven by local turf wars. 2. Among the known or suspected perpetrators, most are young, of immigrant background, and loosely organised into informal networks prone to infighting. 3. The Swedish Police have mobilised, but the problems will likely persist owing to manpower limitations, low clearance rates, and lenient sentencing.
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