Gangs of criminals are hiding dwarves in sports bags and smuggling them onto buses to steal luggage.

The tiny terrors are placed in the luggage hold where they are free to rummage through personal belongings.

Travellers in Sweden are now being advised not to leave valuables in their bags.

Among the bus companies to be hit is Swebus, which operates services across the country.

Here is an artist’s representation of what one of the midgets might look like.

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