"Stromstad police and the municipality have requested the closure of Systembolaget to keep inebriated Norwegians off the town's streets, reports Swedish public radio station P4 Vast."
"Between 2012 and 2022, Systembolaget in Stromstad used to be closed for the same reason, reports broadcaster TV4 Nyheterna, but it has kept open in recent years."
"The day is often marked by more than 5,000 Norwegians causing a 20-kilometre queue on the E6 motorway and hours of serious partying."
Stromstad, a Swedish border town, will close its Systembolaget store on Maundy Thursday to avoid an influx of Norwegians seeking alcohol. This closure aims to keep inebriated visitors off the streets. Historically, the store was closed from 2012 to 2022 for the same reason but had remained open in recent years. Despite the closure, many Norwegians are expected to cross the border, as this tradition often leads to significant traffic and partying in Stromstad.
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