Rumanian criminals crowd Norwegian jails

In the last three years the number of Rumanian criminals in Norwegian jails has increased tenfold, a fact that is worring both the Norwegian police and the business community.

The police across the country are now screening Rumanian beggars, after it has been revealed that some beggars are also engaged in criminal activities.

Although not all beggars are criminals, many are using bettling as a cover for criminal activities that often appear to be organized, NRK reports. 

Many have earlier been sentenced for crimes of gain in Germany, Sweden and even Romania.

(NRK)

Rolleiv Solholm

 


Written by Rolleiv Solholm

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