Swedish police have made 50 arrests amid a surge in violence, including over 30 bombings since the start of the year. The violence, often linked to gang rivalries and extortion, has escalated, with young teens being used as contract killers. Despite arrests, the violence persists, and authorities are struggling to contain it. Justice minister Gunnar Strommer called an emergency meeting, while prime minister Ulf Kristersson labeled the violence "domestic terrorism."
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