Teenage Girls Join Sweden's Gang Wars | JQJO

Teenage girls in Sweden are increasingly involved in organized crime, taking on roles as hitwomen, prosecutors say. Driven by a desire to prove their ruthlessness, these girls, some as young as 15, are hired through encrypted messaging apps to carry out violent acts, including murder. This alarming trend highlights a blind spot in addressing the role of girls in Sweden's escalating gang violence, which has seen shootings and bombings become commonplace. Experts emphasize the vulnerability of these girls, many of whom suffer from drug addiction and past trauma. The government acknowledges this issue as a "systemic threat," prompting ongoing research into the problem.