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UK · 3 June 2026

Norwegian teen planned UK murder for crime group

Norwegian teen planned UK murder for crime group

A Norwegian teenager was in Britain to commit a paid murder for a Swedish gang with Iran links, a court heard. On March 19, 2025, police arrested Johannes Natland, 19, at a Huddersfield hotel, where they found two guns and ammunition. Prosecutors say he was recruited by the "Foxtrot network" and offered €25,000 for the "hit".

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