Feb 16 • 08:43 UTC 🇳🇴 Norway NRK

Arrested on bus - detained for four weeks for serious drug importation

A Swedish woman in her twenties was arrested after a customs check on a bus and has been ordered to be detained for four weeks for serious drug importation.

A Swedish woman in her twenties has been arrested on a bus following a customs check that revealed illicit drug activity. After her arrest, a court ruling from Romerike and Glåmdal District Court ordered her to be held in custody for four weeks, during which she will face restrictions on mail and visitors for the first two weeks. The police conducted the arrest based on a narcotics detection dog indicating the presence of drugs in her possession, as she was the only passenger on the bus at the time of the incident.

While the court ruling did not clarify the woman's stance regarding the charges against her, it was noted that she consented to the custody arrangement. This case raises questions about broader drug trafficking operations, as the prosecution has indicated that they do not rule out the involvement of other individuals. They suggest there may be both a sender and a recipient implicated in this serious drug smuggling operation.

The implications of this arrest highlight ongoing concerns with drug importation in Norway, where authorities are tightening their efforts to combat narcotics trafficking. As investigations continue, any additional suspects identified may contribute to a wider understanding of drug networks operating in the region.

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