Stockholm, Nov 8, 2024 (AFP) - New law lets Swedish police seize luxury items without formal suspicion

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Sweden imposed a law on Friday allowing police to seize luxury items from people even if they are not suspected of a crime, if they cannot prove they acquired them legally. The measure, which was passed by parliament on October 2, is part of the right-wing government's crackdown on organised criminal gangs. It means police can seize cars, gold watches and designer goods from people suspected of having ties to criminal gangs, where the items are b......

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