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In The News: A Naked Arrest At A Swedish Sauna; ABBA’s Release Delayed

An off-duty Swedish policeman’s day at the sauna turned into much more than he bargained for when he realized the man sitting next to him was a wanted criminal.

According to the BBC, the police officer and criminal recognized each other through the steam. “It’s easier to take action when you have your colleagues with you, and all your kit,” Rinkeby deputy police chief Christoffer Bohman was quoted as saying. “This was as stripped-down as it gets.”

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