Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard of Denmark has announced an initiative aimed at addressing gang-related crime and the infiltration of criminal organizations into vital societal institutions. The government plans to commission a report from the Crime Prevention Council, which will investigate the so-called 'enablers' in Denmark—individuals or networks that provide insight and information to criminals, facilitating their activities. This report, expected to be completed by 2026 or 2027, will also closely align with a recent Swedish study that highlighted similar infiltrations in the banking sector and the judiciary.

Hummelgaard emphasized that the infiltration of criminal networks poses a significant threat to trust in the legal system and the social contract of society at large. He expressed the necessity of tackling this issue to maintain public confidence and integrity within critical state institutions. The initiative is part of a broader government plan to combat gang violence, which has been escalating in urban areas, highlighting the urgent need for increasingly robust measures against crime.

The forthcoming report aims to shine light on how organized crime can undermine legitimate institutions, thereby threatening societal safety and governance. By examining the links between criminals and their enablers, the report is anticipated to provide actionable recommendations for the government and law enforcement agencies to strengthen defenses against such infiltration and improve overall community safety.