Danish Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard has proposed a new initiative aimed at addressing the rising concern over gang-related crime and the infiltration of criminal networks into key societal institutions. As part of this initiative, he plans to commission a report from the Danish Crime Prevention Council that will explore the so-called 'enablers' facilitating criminal activity in Denmark. The report is expected to provide insights into how gangs operate and which institutions they may be infiltrating, thereby shaping strategies to counteract these threats.

The report is intended to be developed by 2026 or 2027 and will look to align its findings with a recent Swedish study that highlighted cases of infiltration in sectors such as banking and the judiciary. The implications of such infiltration are severe, as they threaten public trust in a lawful society and the social contract that underpins community cohesion. Hummelgaard has emphasized that if criminal organizations succeed in embedding themselves within essential societal frameworks, it could dangerously undermine the integrity of these institutions.

By investigating these enablers, the initiative aims to disrupt the networks that support criminal enterprises and provide law enforcement with better tools to tackle gang violence. This proactive approach is part of a broader strategy to uphold the rule of law and ensure that criminal elements cannot influence or manipulate essential services essential for public safety and trust.