Syrian teen arrested in Norway for plotting attack

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OSLO — Norway’s intelligence service PST said Friday it had arrested a 16-year-old Syrian immigrant suspected of planning an attack on an undisclosed target.

The suspect, who was arrested Thursday, has been living in Oslo for several years and had begun preparations to carry out his attack, PST spokesman Trond Hugubakken told AFP.

“He is suspected of plotting an attack. It’s more serious than the usual cases of participation in or attempted participation in a terrorist organization,” he said.

The teen was to appear before a judge on Friday for a detention hearing, which PST was to request be held behind closed doors.

No details were provided on the intended target which, ac…

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