According to tradition, many Norwegian and Swedish robbers are expected in Strømstad on Maundy Thursday.
– We wish everyone who comes on Maundy Thursday welcome to Strømstad. It’s a tradition that most people in Strømstad think is pleasant, says mayor Kent Hansson in Strømstad.
Maundy Thursday is known to many as the day when Norwegian robbers flock to the Swedish border town for partying and fun.
– As usual, we expect a lot of people for Maundy Thursday, but how many is difficult to predict. It depends a lot on the weather, says Hansson.
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– Gets reinforcements from the police
– Most of the young people are happy and in a good mood and behave well under the circumstances, says Hansson.
In previous years, there has been noise and unrest in connection with the celebration, but the Strømstad mayor says most people behave well.
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– If the young people behave as well this year as last year, Maundy Thursday will be a pleasant experience for everyone involved.
Hansson nevertheless states that there will be reinforcements from the police present in the city.
– Of course there are some who drink a little too much alcohol, and some noise can occur, but we get a lot of reinforcements from the police and security companies who do their best to ensure that everything goes as smoothly as possible.
– The driver has an additional responsibility
The online newspaper has not succeeded in getting in touch with the Swedish police before Thursday’s expected major breakthrough, but according to police chief Aleksander Westlund in the East police district, there is also usually a large turnout on the other side of the border on Maundy Thursday.
– The police in Halden will be staffed to deal with any unwanted incidents that may arise, Westlund says.
In Halden, there will also be an event for car enthusiasts in connection with this year’s Maundy Thursday.
– The police have been in dialogue with the organizer ahead of the event and hope this event will be positive for those who want a pleasant celebration, while at the same time we hope it will help reduce noise and unrest in the city centre, says Westlund.
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In conclusion, he asks people to pay attention and respect the police’s instructions, and reminds that alcohol and driving do not belong together.
– Drivers also have an additional responsibility when it comes to the sound level from the car and the behavior of passengers while driving. If you do not sit as you should while driving, this may result in the driver’s license being confiscated.
– Laws and rules in connection with traffic, peace and order apply to everyone – also on Maundy Thursday.
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