On Thursday, the Police Security Service (PST) in Norway announced the arrest of a 17-year-old boy in Rogaland, who has been charged with planning a terrorist attack. This charge falls under section 131 of the Penal Code, which addresses preparations for committing a terror act. PST's prosecutor Line Nyvoll Nygaard stated that the accused has been interrogated, but it is currently unclear how he responds to the charges against him.

The investigation has led to the seizure of various items, although PST has not disclosed specific details regarding what was confiscated. Nygaard also noted that the accused would be presented before the district court, with a request for custody based on the risk of evidence tampering. The situation remains sensitive, and PST has refrained from giving additional comments on both the arrest and the ongoing investigation, leaving the public with many unanswered questions.

As the court proceedings begin, the Sør-Rogaland District Court has scheduled a hearing focused on ''terrorism and other serious offenses'', indicating the seriousness of the charges. While the precise motivations behind the alleged plans are still under investigation, this incident highlights the persistent concerns surrounding youth engagement in extremist activities in Norway and the importance of monitoring potential threats to public safety.