Norwegian Authorities Seize Drone Near Oslo Airport Amid Regional Incursions

26-09-2025


Norwegian police have seized a drone operated by a foreign national near Oslo Airport, marking the latest in a series of aerial incursions affecting Scandinavian air travel infrastructure. The incident occurred Wednesday evening when authorities were alerted to an unauthorized drone flight within the airport's restricted no-fly zone. Lisa Mari Løkke, head of prosecutions at Norway's eastern police district, confirmed that police located and detained a man in his 50s piloting the device, which was subsequently landed and confiscated by officers.

The detained individual, whose nationality remains undisclosed by authorities, was not formally arrested but will be questioned regarding the violation. Police emphasized that the Wednesday evening incident did not disrupt air traffic operations at Oslo Airport. This development follows similar drone sightings that forced temporary shutdowns at multiple Scandinavian airports earlier this week, including closures in both Copenhagen and Oslo that raised security concerns across the region.

Authorities have been cautious about drawing connections between the various drone incidents. Prosecutor Løkke stated that "at this stage, we see no connection" between Wednesday's seizure and the earlier airport disruptions. The Monday night incident at Oslo Airport resulted in a three-hour suspension of air traffic after reports of lights in the sky, though investigators are still working to confirm whether those sightings involved drones.

The pattern of drone activity has prompted broader regional security discussions, with EU and NATO members scheduled to address drone defense strategies in upcoming meetings. Denmark, which has experienced similar incursions, has been invited to participate in these talks alongside eastern flank nations. While investigations continue into all recent incidents, Norwegian officials maintain that the Wednesday drone operation appears unrelated to the more disruptive sightings that temporarily halted airport operations earlier in the week.

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Special Unit Probes Police Conduct After Shooting Suspect Suffers Fracture During E18 Arrest

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Norwegian authorities are investigating an incident where a man suspected of attempted murder was injured during his arrest on the E18 highway in Sandefjord. The Special Unit for Police Matters has launched a mandatory investigation after the suspect sustained a fracture injury while being apprehended by police officers. Evidence from the scene has been secured as part of the probe into the circumstances surrounding the arrest.

The investigation stems from events that began Saturday evening when a woman was shot at a private address in the Unneberg area north of Sandefjord city center. The suspect fled the scene on an electric scooter following the shooting incident, which occurred around 3 PM. Police established a roadblock on the E18 highway as part of their response to the shooting.

The suspect was apprehended at approximately 7:45 PM at the police roadblock, during which he sustained injuries described as a fracture. While the extent of his injuries remains unclear, the Special Unit has initiated its investigation to clarify the sequence of events and circumstances leading to the injury. Both the suspect and the involved police officers will be interviewed in the coming days as part of the mandatory review process.

The man, who has provided an initial statement to police, has been formally charged with attempted murder and was remanded in custody by the Vestfold District Court on Monday morning. Police indicate the suspect and victim were acquainted but did not have a close relationship. The woman who was shot did not sustain life-threatening injuries, though her exact condition remains unknown as authorities continue their parallel investigations into both the shooting incident and the arrest-related injury.