Secrets of the Police reveal PET's blind spots
Jørn Moos' perspective on the secrets of the Blekingegade gang
In the shadows of the state's secret corridors, 'Secrets of the Police - Jørn Moos reopens the Blekingegade case' shines a light that ruthlessly exposes secrets and power struggles. This Danish true crime book from 2009, written by skilled journalists Jeppe Facius and Anders-Peter Mathiasen, retells the controversial Blekingegade case, one of Denmark's most notorious criminal cases. The story unfolds through the perspective of Detective Chief Inspector Jørn Moos, where accusations against the Danish Security and Intelligence Service (PET) for obstructing police investigations in the 1980s take center stage, allegedly to protect their own interests. Published by People's Press, the work employs thorough journalistic research and meticulous timelines. It is available in both physical and digital formats on platforms like Saxo.com and Mofibo.
PET's manipulations and lack of momentum
The narrative is praised for its detailed research and its ability to weave the Blekingegade gang's crimes with institutional confrontations. It reveals PET's presumed obstruction and highlights errors and manipulations that would otherwise remain hidden. However, the book can sometimes lack momentum, especially when discussions about PET's secrecy stagnate, leaving readers with a sense of unfinished speculation. This, however, illustrates the natural complexity of such closed-off subjects. Mathiasen described the project as 'the wildest story' he has worked on—a testament to both the case and the book's intense storytelling.
Public consequences and PET's transparency in question
The book quickly became central to public debate about PET's transparency and accountability. The accusations against PET triggered an independent commission in 2010 to further explore the case, sparking political discussions about the need for increased oversight of the intelligence service. Although the work did not receive awards, Facius and Mathiasen cemented their status as prominent voices in Danish true crime journalism. 'Secrets of the Police' contributes to the ongoing discussion about democratic control over powerful institutions, and its influence on public discourse is still measured. The book is a clear example of thorough journalistic scrutiny of the justice system's strengths and limitations, an achievement only a few formats within the true crime genre achieve.
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