14 projects in the fight against organised crime
An evaluation of the police's special campaign to combat organised crime. English summary of Brå report 2008:22
This study is an evaluation of 14 projects with an aim to combat organised crime.
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- © Brottsförebyggande rådet 2009
- urn:nbn:se:bra-343
- Report 2008:22
About the study
Organised crime has many guises, and it is challenged by a number of initiatives, not only from the judicial system but also from other authorities and the local community. This report focuses on an initiative used in Sweden. In 2006, the Swedish National Police Board decided that SEK 120 million would be released for police efforts aimed at fighting organised crime. The funds were distributed via an application procedure from the police authorities to an operative council within the police.
The police authorities and the National Criminal Investigation Department applied for funds and started various projects aimed at counteracting attacks on security transports, cannabis smuggling, illegal gaming activities and individuals who are judged to be influential in the criminal sphere.
Funds were primarily used to finance overtime payments, but they were also used to buy equipment, for travel costs and to purchase various services, such as wiretapping and interpreter support.
At the beginning of 2008, The National Council for Crime Prevention (Brå) was given an assignment by the National Police Board, to evaluate the special campaign against organised crime. The evaluation is made up of two stages, with this report being the first stage and the final report being made in the autumn of 2009. In this first phase, 14 projects have been evaluated. The projects’ financial reporting has been reviewed based on budget and outcome, and, in addition to this, 51 interviews have been carried out with representatives of the projects.