Teen Hitmen for Hire: Europe’s Battle Against Digital Crime Gangs
Teenagers paid to pull the trigger—welcome to “violence-as-a-service,” where encrypted platforms are the new crime bosses. Europol’s Operational Taskforce GRIMM leads the charge against this dark trend, with Denmark and Sweden at the helm. Shocking? Yes. A plot twist we didn’t see coming? Absolutely. Happy 2025, folks!
Hot Take:
Who knew the gig economy would take such a dark turn? From selling lemonade to selling hits, teenagers today are being drawn into a chilling world of violence-as-a-service. It’s like Uber Eats, but instead of delivering food, they’re dishing out danger! Europol’s new task force is on the case, though, so it looks like these digital desperados might soon be out of business. What a time to be alive, folks!
Key Points:
- Youngsters, some as young as 14, recruited for contract killings through encrypted platforms.
- Europol’s new task force GRIMM is tackling this threat across Europe.
- Recent arrests include seven individuals from Sweden and Morocco.
- Authorities are cracking down on those providing weapons and safe havens.
- Parents and communities urged to spot signs of criminal recruitment.
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