A 17-year-old boy was arrested in Rogaland, Norway, on Thursday, facing charges related to the preparation of a terrorist attack, according to the Police Security Service (PST). The arrest was confirmed by Line Nyvoll Nygaard, a prosecuting attorney at PST, who specified that the charges fall under a section of Norway's penal code addressing preparations for terrorist acts. Despite the seriousness of the allegations, details regarding the boy’s response to the charges remain undisclosed.

Investigations are ongoing, and while PST has confirmed that evidence has been collected, they have not revealed what specific items were seized during the investigation. The charge indicates that the boy is accused of planning to carry out an attack, but the specifics regarding his intentions or methods have yet to be made public. PST's further comments on the arrest and the investigation process are not available at this time.

The 17-year-old will be presented before a district court to request pre-trial detention, justified by concerns of potential evidence tampering. This case highlights ongoing efforts in Norway to address domestic radicalization and prevent terrorist activities, reflecting broader security challenges faced by authorities as they grapple with young individuals becoming involved in extremist plots.