Dag-Ørjan Slåen, a 36-year-old Norwegian man, was sentenced to 13 years in prison by the Copenhagen City Court for his involvement in two attempted murders connected to a contract killing scheme. Slåen admitted that he was hired to carry out the killings and had traveled to Denmark under the belief that he would earn 600,000 Swedish kronor for his actions. However, he claimed he did not know who had hired him or why the intended victims were to be killed.

The case highlights potential ties to gang activity both in Denmark and abroad, although these connections were not a formal part of the case as presented in court. The first attempted murder was reported to have occurred on September 22, 2025, when Slåen allegedly attempted to carry out the hit inside Kiosk Bien in Copenhagen's Nordvest district, armed with a loaded revolver. However, the gun malfunctioned, preventing him from executing the attack.

This story raises significant questions about the nature of organized crime and contract killings in the Nordic region. It suggests that the influence of gangs may extend beyond national borders and highlights the challenges authorities face in combating these types of violent crimes. The sentencing of Slåen also underlines the ongoing issues with gang-related violence in urban areas, particularly in relation to hired assassinations.