A missing boy from Blekinge, suspected of being involved in a murder contract issued by a criminal network, was found in Helsingborg after a search operation in Sweden and Denmark.
A boy under the age of 15 from Blekinge was suspected of taking on a murder contract from a criminal network and attempted to travel to Denmark after running away from a residential care home. His disappearance triggered a substantial police operation in both Sweden and Denmark, where heavily armed police were deployed at Copenhagen's central station in response to the potential threat posed by the minor.
Later, on Monday evening, the missing boy was located in Helsingborg and was returned to the care home without any immediate charges against him. According to police spokesperson Thomas Johansson, he is currently registered as a victim in a case involving the exploitation of minors in criminal activities. However, the investigation into the murder conspiracy remains ongoing, as authorities are probing the circumstances surrounding his initial disappearance and potential accomplices in the case.
Authorities underscored the seriousness of such incidents involving young individuals. Police have emphasized their commitment to taking runaway cases from the special youth care system seriously, highlighting that this type of crime against minors is a concerning issue that must be addressed to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
