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- They are predominantly engaged in the drug trade and human trafficking and allegedly have members who move to Iceland specifically to organize criminal activities, including burglary and theft. Domestic criminal networks are also active and are particularly involved in the drug markets.
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Apr 26, 2021 · Icelandic authorities are stepping up efforts to fight organized crime following a murder that has been linked to criminal gangs. The changing criminal dynamics in Iceland have now placed the country under the transnational organized crime lens.
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Based on official reports, foreign actors in Iceland are well-established and dominate several criminal markets in the country. Mostly, groups from Central and Eastern Europe, particularly Poland, Lithuania, Romania and Albania, are active in Iceland.
Feb 26, 2021 · Police estimate that 15 organized crime groups operate in Iceland, Morgunblaðið reports. Organized crime activity has been rapidly on the rise in the country in recent years. These groups are of various nationalities, and most of them operate domestically as well as abroad.
Criminal groups from south-eastern Europe, and those originating from East Asia, are expanding their operations in Iceland – they are increasingly involved in activities such as human trafficking, drug trafficking, burglary and theft.
Mar 1, 2021 · He tells mbl.is that Icelandic criminal groups are, for example, known to be active in Spain, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Denmark and South America.
Dec 3, 2013 · Crimes in Iceland - when they occur - usually do not involve firearms, though Icelanders own plenty of guns. GunPolicy.org estimates there are approximately 90,000 guns in the country - in a...
Jul 3, 2024 · Crime & Law Enforcement. Number of reported crimes in Iceland 2022, by type. Overview. Violent crimes. Non-violent crimes. Offenders. Personnel. Find the most up-to-date statistics...
