Feb 27 • 13:49 UTC 🇳🇴 Norway VG

PST: 17-Year-Old Charged with Terror Plans – Arrested in Rogaland

A 17-year-old has been charged with preparations to commit a terrorist act in Rogaland, according to the Norwegian Police Security Service (PST).

A 17-year-old boy has been charged by the Norwegian Police Security Service (PST) under paragraph 131 of the Penal Code, which relates to preparations for committing a terrorist act. The details surrounding the case are still emerging, with PST indicating that the youth has been interrogated, but it remains unclear how he perceives the charges against him. Additionally, it has been mentioned that evidence has been confiscated in relation to the case, although specific details about these items have not been disclosed.

In light of the serious nature of the allegations, PST's spokesperson, Line Nyvoll Nygaard, confirmed that the accused will be presented before the court with a request for detention due to the risk of evidence tampering. This highlights the authorities' concerns about the potential impact of the investigation and the need to secure pertinent information as they work to uncover the circumstances surrounding the case.

Currently, PST has refrained from making further comments regarding the arrest or the ongoing investigation. This situation reflects an increasing vigilance within Norway's security services amidst concerns about domestic terrorism, especially given the age of the accused and the implications of youth involvement in such serious offenses.

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