Pure Assassination Squads Organized Like Business Project Groups
In a disturbing development, pure assassination squads are being organized in a rational manner, resembling project groups in the business world. These squads are comprised of teenagers with different skill sets, organized by a financier who often operates from outside of Sweden.
The financier employs a recruiter or project manager to find teenagers with specific skills – one who can shoot, one who can acquire weapons, and one who can drive the getaway car. Once the team is assembled, they are sent off to carry out their deadly missions, often in cities where they have no connection and are not recognized.
The recent wave of violence in central Sweden saw two shootings suspected to have been carried out by groups from Scania. One group was believed to have been sent to Uppsala to commit murder. Fortunately, no one was injured in the shooting in Norrkoping on September 14, but several individuals have been taken into custody for aiding and abetting attempted murder.
Gang expert Glenn Sjögren, a former commissioner at the Malmö police, reveals that the strategy of recruiting commandos from different cities is relatively new. This approach involves hiring young individuals, often those who have been in Sis homes or hvb homes, to carry out the shootings. Sjögren expresses surprise that these networks are successful in attracting young people who have not previously been involved in criminal activities.
Emil Eisersjö, a former intelligence manager at Noa and current local police area manager on Gotland, believes that criminal networks have become more ruthless in their exploitation of young people as assassins. He admits that law enforcement may have underestimated this tactic in the past.
It is likely that money is the driving force behind these unpunished teenagers carrying out gang errands. For young individuals, even a small amount of money holds significant value. Manne Gerell, an associate professor of criminology at Malmö University, states that the new law enabling the prosecution of recruiters has some impact but is not a major deterrent.
Gerell further predicts that the recruitment of unpunished young individuals for assassination orders will become more common as the police intensify their surveillance of local gangs. He believes that finances play a crucial role in this wave of violence and emphasizes the need to identify and stop the financiers behind these operations.
The police’s concern is mounting after the recent wave of violence against relatives, as they struggle to protect everyone involved. The split within the criminal Foxtrot network has resulted in increased violence, posing a significant challenge for law enforcement.
As this disturbing phenomenon continues to unfold, authorities must prioritize efforts to dismantle the financial networks that fuel these pure assassination squads. Only by cutting off the flow of money can society hope to put an end to this wave of violence and protect its citizens.