Norwegian teen hitman jailed 20 years for UK murder plot

· Security · United Kingdom · Norway

A teenage hitman who traveled from Norway to the UK to carry out a murder on behalf of an Iran-backed international crime gang was jailed for 20 years. Johannes Kongsnes Natland, 19, was arrested in Huddersfield with two guns and live ammunition. He was allegedly hired by a Swedish organized crime group linked to Iran to shoot an unknown target for €25,000. The case highlights the reach of Iran-linked criminal networks recruiting young Europeans for violence, and the flow of weapons across borders in Europe.

Why it matters：The case shows how Iran-linked crime networks recruit young Europeans, raising concerns about cross-border security and organized violence.

Key points

  • Johannes Kongsnes Natland, 19, was jailed for 20 years.
  • He was arrested in Huddersfield with two guns and live ammunition.
  • He was allegedly hired for €25,000 by a Sweden-based, Iran-linked gang.

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