Swedish Police Used Emergency Lights During Easter Egg Hunt, Spokesperson Calls It 'Unfortunate'

Police in Lindesberg, Sweden reportedly used emergency lights and drove at high speeds during an Easter egg hunt activity, according to information obtained by Aftonbladet. The incident has prompted an internal review by police authorities.

Anders Dahlman, police press spokesperson for the Bergslagen region, confirmed that the Lindesberg police district has an annual tradition of organizing an Easter egg hunt activity. 'The information that has emerged is correct, that the Lindesberg local police district has an activity that they describe as an Easter egg hunt,' Dahlman stated.

Approximately twenty officers participated in the activity using marked police vehicles, with reports indicating the use of emergency blue lights and speeding violations during the hunt. Dahlman explained that the activity is intended to 'increase community and well-being' among police personnel.

However, the police spokesperson acknowledged concerns about the use of emergency equipment during the recreational activity. 'It is unfortunate and something we will need to investigate further for possible measures,' Dahlman wrote in his statement. He noted there was a risk that the Easter egg hunt 'could be confused with actual police operations.'

While Dahlman stated that no improper or incorrect behaviors had been officially reported, he emphasized that police would 'naturally need to look closer and investigate' if any issues emerged from the incident.