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Swedish contract killer who died in Limerick car crash worked as barber in Stockholm

Swedish contract killer who died in Limerick car crash worked as barber in Stockholm

From Irish Times · () English

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  • A Swedish contract killer, suspected of being involved in a murder plot, died in a car crash in Limerick, Ireland.
  • Gardaí believe a second member of the assassin crew was being protected by criminals in Limerick.
  • The deceased was reportedly working as a barber in Stockholm prior to his death.

Authorities in Ireland are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a Swedish national who died in a car crash in Limerick. Gardaí suspect the deceased was a contract killer involved in a plot to assassinate a rival. Investigators believe a second member of the same assassin crew was being shielded by local criminals in Limerick. The deceased had reportedly been working as a barber in Stockholm before traveling to Ireland. The investigation is focusing on identifying the individuals who hired the assassins and the motive behind the planned killing. Gardaí are examining the links between the Swedish criminal underworld and organized crime elements within Ireland. The car crash that led to the suspect's death is also under scrutiny to determine if it was accidental or deliberately caused. This incident highlights potential cross-border criminal activity and the presence of international hitmen operating in Ireland.

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