A Norwegian teenager was convicted on Wednesday of conspiracy to commit murder in Britain after being recruited by a Swedish organised crime group that prosecutors said was being used by the Iranian government.Johannes Natland, now 19, was arrested in a hotel room in Huddersfield, northern England, in March last year with two firearms and ammunition in his possession.Prosecutors said Natland had been recruited by the Foxtrot Network, a Swedish organised crime group used by the Iranian state and sanctioned by both Britain and the United States.
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Norwegian teen found guilty in UK murder plot tied to Iran-linked group
A 19-year-old Norwegian national, Johannes Natland, has been convicted in Britain of conspiracy to commit murder. He was arrested in March of last year in a hotel room in Huddersfield, northern England, possessing firearms and ammunition.
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A 19-year-old Norwegian national, Johannes Natland, has been convicted in Britain of conspiracy to commit murder. He was arrested in March of last year in a hotel room in Huddersfield, northern England, possessing firearms and ammunition. Prosecutors stated that Natland was recruited by the Foxtrot Network, a Swedish organized crime group. The prosecution further alleged that this crime group was being utilized by the Iranian government. The Foxtrot Network has been sanctioned by both Britain and the United States.
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The teenager was arrested with two firearms and ammunition.
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The Foxtrot Network is sanctioned by Britain and the United States.
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The Foxtrot Network is allegedly used by the Iranian state.
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The teenager was recruited by the Foxtrot Network, a Swedish organized crime group.
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A Norwegian teenager was convicted of conspiracy to commit murder in Britain.
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