A 20-year-old man in Sweden has been arrested and detained on suspicion of participating in a terrorist organization associated with violent right-wing extremism. Johan Wiksström, a spokesperson for Sweden’s Security Police (Säpo), confirmed that the investigation relates to previously known activities of the suspect, including property damage linked to national security concerns. The arrest took place in the Stockholm area during a planned operation where authorities also conducted searches.

Sweden adheres to the EU's terrorism listing, which includes only one organization identified as a violent right-wing extremist group, known as The Base. Although Wiksström could not specify whether this was the organization involved in the investigation, he highlighted that under Swedish anti-terror laws, it is not a legal requirement for an organization to be included on the EU’s terror list to be prosecuted for terrorism-related offenses.

This incident reflects ongoing concerns about the rise of right-wing extremism in Sweden and Europe, as authorities remain vigilant in combating terrorism in various forms. The apprehension of the suspect sheds light on the preventive measures taken by Swedish authorities to address potential threats posed by domestic extremist groups, emphasizing the importance of public safety and national security.