Finnish runner Carl Björkendahl becomes gang leader in Finland

A former Finnish running prodigy, Carl Björkendahl, has been convicted of serious crimes, including attempted murder and drug offenses, and sentenced to 15 years in prison. Björkendahl, once a promising athlete, is now identified as a key figure in a criminal network involved in large-scale drug smuggling from Sweden to Finland. He allegedly held a decision-making role comparable to that of a notorious Swedish gang leader. His transition from sports to organized crime is described as unusual, with experts noting the increasing use of technology by young individuals to operate discreetly in criminal enterprises.