Feb 27 • 17:50 UTC 🇫🇮 Finland Ilta-Sanomat

New Information on Norway's Terrorism Suspect: Teen Boy Planned an Attack on a NATO Base

A 17-year-old boy in Norway has been arrested on suspicion of planning to bomb a NATO base, with reports indicating he has shown sympathies for ISIS.

In Norway, a 17-year-old boy has been arrested under suspicion of planning a terrorist attack targeting a NATO base. According to reports from the Norwegian public broadcaster NRK, the teen was allegedly radicalized and expressed support for the jihadist group ISIS. He reportedly wore a hat emblazoned with an ISIS flag at school and brought an ISIS banner to the institution, underscoring the depth of his radicalization.

Authorities have commenced preliminary interrogations and have conducted a seizure, although the Norwegian Security Service (PST) has not disclosed specific details regarding the items seized. The police are pursuing charges based on the concern that the suspect could tamper with evidence. The arrest occurred in Rogaland County, situated on the coast of the North Sea, south of Bergen, highlighting the geographical context for this significant security concern.

The implications of this situation raise alarms about radicalization among youth in Norway and the potential for terrorist activities within the country, given the teenager's affiliations and intentions. As investigations continue, there will likely be scrutiny on educational institutions and community measures addressing radicalization to prevent future threats.

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