Swedish drug suspect arrested in Iraq

A 33-year-old Swedish man suspected of managing extensive drug trafficking operations has been arrested in Iraq. The individual had been internationally wanted via Interpol for nearly a year and had previously been located in Turkey.

Police officials state the suspect is believed to have directed cocaine trafficking in Kristinehamn and eastern Värmland. Fredrik Bäcker, the local police area chief in Kristinehamn, noted that the man allegedly acted as a site manager, designating specific individuals to handle sales in various locations. He faces charges including aggravated drug offenses and aggravated weapons offenses.