Explosion in Swedish Town of Bjuv Overnight
An explosion rocked the Swedish town of Bjuv overnight, prompting bomb squad response. Authorities confirmed no additional explosive devices were found at the scene. The incident adds to Sweden's growing tally of explosive attacks.
Emergency services responded to an explosion in Bjuv overnight Wednesday. Archive image shows typical Swedish police response.
An explosion occurred at a property in Bjuv overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Police confirmed the incident on their official website. The national bomb squad secured the area immediately after the blast. They found no additional undetonated explosive devices. Bjuv is a municipality in Skåne County with approximately 15,000 residents. The town sits about 30 kilometers northeast of Helsingborg in southern Sweden. Authorities have not released information about possible injuries or damage. The bomb squad typically responds to about 100 explosive-related incidents annually across Sweden. This incident follows recent concerns about organized crime in southern Sweden. Police investigations into explosive attacks have increased in recent years. Local residents reported hearing the loud explosion during the night. Why does Sweden experience so many explosive incidents compared to neighboring countries? The country recorded 90 explosions in 2022 alone. Many explosions target properties linked to criminal networks. Police continue their investigation into the Bjuv explosion.