Balkan Guns Behind Rising Gang Violence and Homicides in Sweden
February 15, 2026
Gun violence spikes alarmingly in Sweden, now reporting the highest gun homicide rates in Western Europe. The cause? Weapons smuggled from the Western Balkans, where conflicts once raged. A lone gunman in Montenegro recently killed 13 people, highlighting the deadly reach of these arms. People & Power uncovers how these illegal guns travel from former Yugoslav factories and black markets to the hands of gangsters in Stockholm. This chain fuels violent crime across Europe, creating a hidden war with a heavy human toll. With exclusive access and eye-opening testimony, the investigation exposes a vast criminal network spreading fear and violence authorities struggle to stop.
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Tags:
Balkans
Guns
Sweden
Violence
Arms Trafficking
Gang Wars
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