A hotel on Finnspångsvägen in Spånga, operated by Snabba boenden and used by municipalities for emergency housing, claims to have 'zero tolerance' for alcohol and drugs. However, residents describe a different reality, with people showing signs of long-term substance abuse. A person struggling with addiction says the hotel was not drug- and alcohol-free as claimed.
Another reports drugs and alcohol present, with hash smell in corridors, while children run around. A mobile video recorded at 11:30 PM in January shows a 2-year-old child crying in a common room and being led away by an adult man. Children of various ages live at the hotel, confirmed during SVT's visit and by the owner, with primary school-aged children having stayed.
Nothing, it was so late, and at that time they are usually locked in the office.
The owner states they act immediately on substance abuse, consider children's perspectives, and report to social services if harm is suspected. Municipalities refer to the hotel as an emergency solution for vulnerable people. Stockholm City's Social Administration confirms referring families with children and paying for it.
A department head says people make their own choices, but oversight would be better. A person familiar with the hotel says families with children should not be placed with addicts, and social services should check accommodations. In Sollentuna, the social committee chair reacts with horror to SVT's images.
It is unknown how many children are currently living at the hotel and their ages, or what specific actions the hotel has taken to enforce its zero tolerance policy. The hotel continues as a key emergency housing option.