Jimmie Åkesson Withdraws From Reindeer Race Over Gun Threat

Jimmie Åkesson canceled his participation in a reindeer race at the Jokkmokk market following a warning from the Swedish Security Service.The Sweden Democrats leader withdrew from the event as reports surfaced that a pistol or revolver had been dropped near him.This incident marks the second time security concerns disrupted the politician's visit to the annual market after a similar event in 2014.