Mar 12 • 12:14 UTC 🇳🇴 Norway NRK

Oslo Archive Case: Asking the Foreign Minister to Consider Reporting to the Police

The Control Committee in the Norwegian Parliament is urging the Foreign Minister to report potential illegal storage of classified documents found in the basement of diplomats' residence.

The Control Committee at the Storting (the Norwegian Parliament) is calling on Foreign Minister to consider filing a police report regarding potential unlawful storage of classified documents discovered by Økokrim in the basement of diplomats Terje Rød-Larsen and Mona Juul. This case raises significant concerns as it could involve documents that are crucial for national security, describing the situation as a potential serious breach of the law.

Committee leader Per-Willy Amundsen from the Progress Party (Frp) highlighted the seriousness of the situation, stating that if the documents are indeed vital to national security, it would warrant action from the Foreign Ministry to inform the police. There is an implication that the matter may require further scrutiny and possible involvement from Norway's Police Security Service (PST), although PST has refrained from commenting on the situation at this stage.

The call for a police report indicates a growing concern regarding the handling of sensitive governmental documents, which could have broader implications for the accountability of public officials and the integrity of national security operations. If the investigation leads to concrete findings regarding illegal practices, it might prompt a reassessment of protocols surrounding the management of classified information in Norway.

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