Norway: Suspicious package reported in Ski December 5

Event

Police reportedly diffused an improvised explosive device (IED) mailed to a police station in Ski (Østlandet region) on Wednesday, December 5. Security officials indicate the "homemade" bomb was "primed" and placed in a package, ready to explode when opened. A heightened security presence is likely in affected areas and similar incidents are possible in the coming hours and days.

Advice

Individuals in the affected areas, and Norway more generally, are advised to monitor developments to the situation, report all suspicious objects and behavior to the police, and adhere to any instructions issued by the local authorities.