Tag: crime

Rush of court cases wrapping up

From alleged abuse within Norway's Ingebrigtsen sports family to a Sami uprising and various high-profile murder cases: Norwegian courts have conducted a rush of...

Crown princess’ son formally charged on 23 counts including three rapes

Marius Borg Høiby grew up within Norway's royal family but now faces the prospect of several years in prison. Police have finally concluded their...

Environmental activist attacked in Arendal

Frederic Hauge, longtime leader of Norwegian environmental organization Bellona, became a victim of what police agree was political violence this week. Hauge wasn't out...

Convicted cop ‘excused’ from jail time

Eirik Jensen was once a highly respected police officer, until he was found guilty of corruption and contributing to hash smuggling over a period...

Norway’s police can be armed at all times

The Norwegian government has finally agreed to pleas from the police to be what they call "generally armed" at all times and not just...

Norway’s ‘most dangerous man’ held in isolation

A Norwegian man who's been in and out of prison most of his life was ordered held in ongoing isolation on Tuesday, after being...

Young criminals for hire in Norway, too

Police report an increase in the numbers of juveniles being hired to carry out crimes in Norway, including murder. They're being called "child soldiers"...

Ingebrigtsen trial nears the finish line

He was once among the most successful athletic coaches in the world, seeking and securing both fame and fortune for three of his talented...

Customs officers seize more cocaine

Someone keeps trying to smuggle cocaine into Norway, hidden in more boxes of bananas from South America. Customs agents and police seized 147 kilos...

Violence spreads at Norwegian jails

There's a shortage of prison staff in Norway and a recent wave of violence isn't likely to help recruitment efforts. Another attack on guards...
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