Minister warns Swedes of Danish iron fist

Danish Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard is warning young Swedes against committing serious crimes in Denmark through interviews with Swedish media. He emphasizes that Denmark has tougher sentences and a high clearance rate for crimes. The remarks arise after incidents involving Swedes in Danish crimes, including offers for substantial sums to execute murders and assaults. Hummelgaard suspects Swedish youth are unaware of Denmark’s harsh penalties and aims to reach them through various media, including potential social media campaigns. The minister also criticizes Swedish criminal policy, noting lenient sentencing for minors despite recent policy tightening. He asserts that Denmark will continue to crack down on gang-related crimes and hiring young Swedish criminals.