Swedish border and sea police have observed a pattern of travelers coming by ferry from the former Soviet Union, often possessing dual citizenship including Russian. These individuals claim familial relations and a fishing trip to Scandinavia but bring no fishing equipment. Instead, they carry multiple mobile phones, payment cards, cash, drones, cameras, and new equipment like backpacks, watches, and electric toothbrushes. They cannot provide travel plans or bookings. Internal police documents show a warning has been issued to be alert to this pattern. Police cooperate with multiple agencies but declined to comment on specific operational details.

Swedish border and sea police have observed a pattern of travelers coming by ferry from the former Soviet Union, often possessing dual citizenship including Russian. These individuals claim familial relations and a fishing trip to Scandinavia but bring no fishing equipment. Instead, they carry multiple mobile phones, payment cards, cash, drones, cameras, and new equipment like backpacks, watches, and electric toothbrushes. They cannot provide travel plans or bookings. Internal police documents show a warning has been issued to be alert to this pattern. Police cooperate with multiple agencies but declined to comment on specific operational details.