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Norwegian teen was in UK to 'undertake a hit', court hears

Norwegian teen was in UK to 'undertake a hit', court hears

Summary

A 19-year-old Norwegian teenager, Johannes Natland, traveled to the UK with guns and ammunition. He is accused of being hired by a Swedish criminal group linked to Iran to carry out a murder, but he denies the murder conspiracy charge. Natland was arrested after police found weapons in his possession at a hotel in Huddersfield.

Key Facts

  • Johannes Natland arrived in the UK with two guns and 12 bullets.
  • He used an emergency passport to enter the country.
  • Natland admitted to having the guns but denied planning a murder.
  • Prosecutors say he was hired by the Foxtrot network, a Swedish criminal group linked to Iran.
  • Messages show others asked for an assassin to carry out a killing in Great Britain.
  • Natland traveled despite knowing one recruiter was arrested for conspiracy to murder.
  • UK Border Force detained him but allowed temporary entry before his arrest.
  • He collected weapons from a secret spot in the woods near Huddersfield.
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