This report described the approaches against organized crime in Denmark and Sweden. It focused in particular on the impact and effectiveness of selected programs, projects and measures.
The report was based on research literature, official documents, and notes taken during the study visits to Denmark and Sweden. The data revealed many promising measures against organized crime. However, only a few of them were based on strong research evidence.
The key target areas in the fight against organized crime were identified. They concerned children and young people, weapons and violence, the criminal economy and the international dimension.
New strategic programs and measures against organized crime and gang crime in Denmark and Sweden can be considered as good examples for other countries. The information produced has served the updating of the strategy against organized crime in Finland.