Norway Terrorism Investigation: Teenager Detained in Rogaland

A 17-year-old has been detained in Rogaland, Norway, on suspicion of preparing an act of terrorism. The detention hearing is currently underway at the Sandnes courthouse, with a ruling expected later Friday afternoon.

Details of the Arrest and Charges

The individual is charged with violating section 131, paragraph three of the Norwegian Criminal Code, as per paragraph one, which pertains to preparations for committing an act of terrorism. Line Nyvoll Nygaard, the prosecutor from the PST (Norwegian Police Security Service), confirmed the charges to NTB, a Norwegian news agency.

Court Hearing and Defense

The suspect was questioned on Friday afternoon and appeared in court. Lawyer Knut Lerum is defending the teenager, who has pleaded not guilty, according to statements made to Sandnesposten. The suspect was escorted out of the courtroom through a back entrance following the hearing.

Investigation and Evidence

PST has conducted seizures related to the case but has not disclosed the nature of the seized items. The prosecution requested the detention based on concerns about potential evidence tampering.

PST Statement

Currently, PST has no further comments regarding the arrest or the ongoing investigation.