Sweden has introduced tougher penalties for gang-related offences, allowing courts to impose prison sentences up to twice as long as before, as the country cracks down on organised crime.Under the new law, which took effect on Saturday, gang members convicted of certain offences can face sentences up to double the previous maximum.For example, a gang member caught carrying a firearm previously faced a maximum prison term of four years but can now receive up to eight years, according to Swedish news agency TT.
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Sweden doubles prison terms for gang-related crimes
Sweden has doubled prison terms for certain gang-related crimes, effective Saturday, as part of a crackdown on organized crime. The new law allows courts to impose sentences up to twice the previous maximum for convicted gang members.
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Sweden has doubled prison terms for certain gang-related crimes, effective Saturday, as part of a crackdown on organized crime. The new law allows courts to impose sentences up to twice the previous maximum for convicted gang members. For instance, carrying a firearm, previously punishable by a maximum of four years, can now result in up to eight years imprisonment. This legislative change aims to increase penalties for offenses linked to gang activity.
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A gang member caught carrying a firearm previously faced a maximum prison term of four years but can now receive up to eight years.
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Gang members convicted of certain offences can face sentences up to double the previous maximum.
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The new law allows courts to impose prison sentences up to twice as long as before.
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Sweden has introduced tougher penalties for gang-related offences, doubling prison terms.
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