Suspicious Letter Prompts Police Investigation at Elden Law Firm in Oslo

Oslo, Norway – Police investigated a suspicious letter received at the Elden law firm in Oslo on Thursday, February 19, 2026, prompting a response from emergency services. The situation was later determined to be safe, and investigations were concluded without further incident.

Initial Response and Investigation

Emergency services were dispatched to the law firm’s offices after a staff member reported feeling unwell upon receiving the letter. According to Operasjonsleder Tor Grøttum of the Oslo Police District, the incident was isolated to the firm’s address. Initial reports indicated the letter did not pose a danger to the surrounding area [TV2].

Fire and ambulance crews were also present at the scene alongside police. Innsatsleder Arve Røtterud stated that the emergency responders were preparing to leave after determining the letter was not harmful and the initial discomfort reported by the staff member had subsided [TV2], [Aftenposten].

Letter Deemed Non-Threatening

By approximately 4:00 PM local time, police announced they had completed their investigation and concluded that the contents of the letter were neither dangerous nor punishable [TV2]. The letter itself was described as a white envelope, and no hazardous substances were found [Aftenposten].

About Elden Law Firm

Elden Advokatfirma is one of Norway’s largest law firms, employing around 150 people with offices in Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger, Tromsø, Haugesund, and Sandefjord [Elden Advokatfirma]. The firm is led by John Christian Elden, a prominent criminal defense attorney.

Currently, Elden and the firm are involved in several high-profile cases, including representing clients in the Marius Borg Høiby trial and representing former diplomat Terje Rød-Larsen and his wife, Mona Juul, who are both under investigation by Økokrim [TV2].

Previous Threats

Both John Christian Elden and the law firm have previously been the target of threats. In October of the previous year, a man was charged with reckless behavior and issued a restraining order concerning employees of the firm [TV2]. In 2005, an individual received a five-year prison sentence for making threats against Elden.