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The police in Stockholm have received around 50 reports of burglaries and attempted burglaries using corrosive acid since the end of May.
One theory is that it is a network, Europol is involved.
The police are aware of similar acid burglaries in Germany, France, Belgium, Austria, and Portugal. The first case was reported, according to the police, at the end of 2022.
“We are now cooperating with foreign police and Europol to see if it is the same network behind the burglaries,” says Monica Krüger at the border police.
The cooperation means that the countries share information and look at whether there are common individuals who may be relevant to the investigation.
“One theory we have is that it is a foreign theft gang traveling between different countries. They might be collaborating with people in each country who can provide them with, among other things, vehicles and information about suitable addresses,” says Monica Krüger.
“Since we have seen the same modus operandi abroad, we cannot exclude that they have now come to Sweden and are operating here,” she continues.
(July 16)