Police in Sweden's West Region have announced an intensified effort against criminal risk supporters in football, identifying approximately 30 individuals connected to around 100 criminal suspicions. The operation targets what authorities describe as a small but highly problematic group responsible for a wide spectrum of offenses both during matches and outside football events.

According to police statements, several individuals have previous convictions for serious crimes including violence against women, drug offenses, economic crimes, attempted aggravated extortion, public destruction, and weapons offenses. Senior Prosecutor Mats Ihlbom emphasized that these investigations involve individuals engaged in multi-criminal activities rather than just minor offenses related to football matches.

Police are particularly concerned about attempts to involve minors in criminal activities. "We take especially seriously attempts to socialize young people into criminality," said Emelie Kullmyr, police area chief in Greater Gothenburg. Authorities are working closely with other agencies, municipalities, schools, and social services to identify warning signs and prevent youth from being drawn into criminal networks.

Current investigations include cases of aggravated assault, tax crimes, and violations of laws concerning flammable and explosive substances. Police have noted connections to criminal networks, motorcycle gangs, and violence-promoting political extremism. Kullmyr described the situation as "a dark cloud over football" that requires action to remove criminal elements from the sport while ensuring all young people can safely attend matches.

Shares in European automakers Volvo Cars and Stellantis surged on Thursday as stronger-than-expected U.S. sales figures alleviated investor concerns that tariffs might dampen demand. The positive performance came despite ongoing worries about higher import duties imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump as part of his administration's broader push to boost domestic manufacturing. Automakers across the industry have been implementing strategies to mitigate potential tariff impacts, including focusing on higher-margin vehicle segments.

Stellantis reported its first quarterly growth in the U.S. market this year, with new car sales rising 6% in the third quarter. The French-Italian-American automaker's shares climbed as much as 7% following the late Wednesday announcement. The company noted that all of its major brands—Jeep, Chrysler, Ram, and FIAT—experienced sales growth during the period, indicating broad-based strength across its product portfolio despite the challenging trade environment.

Volvo Cars similarly posted encouraging results, with shares rising 5% after the Swedish automaker reported a 3% increase in third-quarter U.S. sales. The company's sales composition revealed that non-electrified models continued to dominate its U.S. business, with nearly 70% of September volumes consisting of mild hybrids and other internal combustion engine vehicles. This sales mix highlights how traditional powertrains remain central to the company's American market strategy even as it expands its electric vehicle offerings.

The Swedish carmaker, majority-owned by China's Geely Holding, faces significant exposure to U.S. tariffs since most of its U.S.-bound vehicles are manufactured in Europe. Currently, Volvo produces only its electric EX90 SUV in the United States, but the company has announced plans to begin local production of its popular XC60 plug-in hybrid by the end of 2026. An additional hybrid model is scheduled for production at its South Carolina factory before 2030, representing a strategic shift toward localized manufacturing to reduce tariff vulnerability.