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Norwegian teenager jailed 20 years for UK murder plot tied to Iran-linked gang
Original: Norwegian teen sentenced to 20 years in prison for plotting murder in UK for Iran-linked gang
A Norwegian teenager has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for plotting a murder in the United Kingdom on behalf of an Iran-linked criminal gang. The case, reported across multiple US and international outlets, has drawn attention to the use of young foreign recruits by criminal networks with alleged Iranian connections operating in Britain.
Why now: It highlights concerns about Iran-linked organised crime recruiting teenagers to carry out violent plots abroad.
Evidence
- Norwegian teen sentenced to 20 years in prison for plotting murder in UK for Iran-linked gang · WCCB Charlotte
- Norwegian teen sentenced to 20 years in prison for plotting murder in UK for Iran-linked gang · Audacy
- Norwegian teen sentenced to 20 years in prison for plotting murder in UK for Iran-linked gang · KTVN
- Norwegian teen sentenced to 20 years in prison for plotting murder in UK for Iran-linked gang · WRAL
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