Swedish people to wear bulletproof vests in cities
| With the expansion of criminal groups, ordinary people in Sweden have turned to wearing bulletproof vests, which has led to a negative reaction from the police in this country. |
An increasing number of children and teenagers in Sweden are said to be wearing bulletproof vests when traveling in cities, as violence levels rise in the country and gangs continue to recruit and expand their youth.
According to the Guardian, the Swedish police demanded a ban on the wearing of bulletproof vests by ordinary people, because the sight of this cover in non-war zones causes fear in the communities.
Patrick Andersson, head of the police intelligence department in a southern Swedish city, says that the wearing of these vests has spread throughout Sweden, while the clothing belongs to combat situations. He also pointed out that such a cover does not have much protective effect, because if criminals want to kill someone, they aim for his head.
It should be said that gang violence has increased in Sweden and 30 shootings were confirmed in the first two months of this year. According to official statistics, the number of fatal shootings in this country has more than doubled since 2013, and crimes related to drug use and carrying weapons have increased steadily since the beginning of 2000.
Prominent members of Sweden’s right-wing parties have been quick to point the finger of blame at immigrants and asylum seekers. However, a more detailed analysis of the data shows that poverty and unemployment are more important factors for this increase in crime. i class=”fa fa-circle”/> International Europe and America
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