13 Aug 2024 | 05:53 PM UTC
Norway: Heightened security reported in central Oslo after police arrest ostensibly armed individual in city's Youngstorget area Aug. 13
Officials confirm no injuries after individual threatens several with fake weapon on Youngstorget, Oslo, Norway, Aug. 13; suspect arrested.
Authorities will likely maintain a heightened security presence in the Youngstorget area of Oslo over the short term after police arrested an ostensibly armed individual who threatened several people in the vicinity on Aug. 13. Officials have reported that the suspect surrendered after police fired a warning shot; no one was injured in connection with the incident. Authorities said that the suspect was carrying a replica weapon. Police have asserted there is no further threat to the public and that they were conducting several patrols in the area following the incident.
Localized transport disruptions will likely affect locations subject to heightened security.
Allow additional time if traveling in Oslo. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent the Youngstorget area and any residual disruptions. Strictly heed all instructions from law enforcement officers.
