On Friday, three individuals were arrested outside the synagogue on St. Hanshaugen in Oslo. They are facing charges of severe illegal possession of firearms and severe illegal possession of substances that could produce explosives. According to the police, these individuals were stopped after an officer on patrol observed a person in the area who was already known to them from previous encounters.

The police emphasized that the timing and location of the arrest appeared to be more or less coincidental. At this point, they have no grounds to suspect that the arrest relates to threats or an attack on the synagogue or Jewish interests, as stated by police attorney Maren Østern from the Oslo police district in a press release on Tuesday. This clarification aims to assuage any public concerns regarding safety in the vicinity of the religious site.

The incident raised questions about security measures and the potential for future incidents. As part of the legal process, two of those arrested were remanded in custody on Sunday, while the third was released the same day of the arrest, highlighting the evolving nature of the investigation and law enforcement's protocol in handling such cases.