A witness reported seeing several masked individuals assault and abduct a man in Botkyrka, outside Stockholm, according to Expressen. The witness stated the man was shirtless, had his hands tied, and a hood over his head when he was forced into a private car. The witness also provided a description of the vehicle that left the scene.
Police launched an extensive operation in response, searching for the vehicle, checking traffic cameras, and conducting interviews in the area. The individuals were later located at a paintball facility, where they claimed the entire incident was a prank related to a bachelor party.
Despite the explanation, police have photographed all involved individuals and filed an assault report. The incident prompted a significant police response before being resolved at the paintball location.