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Iceland Targets Gang Profits

Iceland’s government wants stronger tools against organized crime, with a proposed shift in how authorities pursue money and begin urgent investigations.

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Odd Inge Teige
Nov 15

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Iceland’s cabinet approved a bill on November 13 that would permit confiscation of assets believed to come from crime without a conviction for a specific offense, according to the Justice Ministry. Parliamentary approval is still required.

Justice Minister Þorbjörg S…

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