The legal proceedings against two 13-year-olds implicated in a grenade explosion in Oslo's Pilestredet area have been dismissed, primarily because both boys are below the criminal age of responsibility in Norway. The incident occurred in September of the previous year when one grenade exploded, and subsequently, police detonated another grenade nearby. Following this, the two boys were taken into custody, with one arrested at a child welfare institution and the other at the explosion site.

The boys' defense attorney, Øystein Storrvik, stated that one of the youths had exercised his right to remain silent throughout the investigation, which limited the need for further legal proceedings. Both boys were reported to have denied involvement when questioned, and the dropping of the case highlights the implications of Norway's criminal laws concerning minors. Such laws reflect a broader Scandinavian approach to juvenile justice that emphasizes rehabilitation over punishment.

This incident marked a troubling trend within Norwegian society, as it linked to a larger issue involving grenade attacks reportedly tied to criminal networks, including a Swedish network known as Foxtrot. The dropping of charges raises questions about youth crime and the effectiveness of current legal frameworks in addressing such situations, particularly as they relate to organized crime activities extend across borders, thus complicating law enforcement initiatives.