Danish Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard is set to commission a report from the Crime Prevention Council focusing on 'enablers' who assist criminal gangs in Denmark. The report aims to provide insight into gang networks and those who offer information and insight, allowing criminals to facilitate their illicit activities. This initiative is a component of a broader strategy being introduced to combat gang crime and criminal families in Denmark.

The government's announcement highlights the significant threat posed by criminal groups to public trust in the rule of law and social contracts. Hummelgaard emphasized that the infiltration of important societal institutions by these criminal entities undermines the foundational trust needed for a functioning society. The report is scheduled for completion by 2026 or 2027 and is expected to mirror a recent Swedish study that revealed instances of such infiltration in sectors like banking and the judiciary.

The Swedish report, prepared by the Swedish National Council for Crime Prevention, provides concrete examples of how criminal networks have infiltrated critical sectors, suggesting alarming trends that may also be present in Denmark. By investigating these connections and understanding the dynamics of criminal networks, Danish authorities hope to fortify their societal institutions against further criminal encroachment and restore public confidence in the justice system.