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Norwegian Teen Sentenced to 20 Years in UK for Iran-Linked Assassination Plot
A 19-year-old Norwegian, Johannes Ntaland, was sentenced to 20 years in prison in the UK for plotting an assassination on behalf of the Iran-linked Swedish crime group Foxtrot Network. He arrived in Britain in March 2025, collected weapons and cash, and was arrested in his hotel before carrying out the murder.
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What happened
- 01Johannes Ntaland, 19, received a 20-year sentence in the UK for a planned assassination.
- 02Ntaland was recruited by the Swedish Foxtrot Network, allegedly linked to the Iranian regime.
- 03He arrived in the UK in March 2025 with weapons and cash to carry out the murder.
- 04Police arrested Ntaland in his hotel room before he could execute the assassination.
- 05The plot was uncovered through intelligence shared by Norwegian authorities.
- 06The Foxtrot Network is known for using young people for violent acts for payment.
The plot was revealed by Norwegian police, and authorities believe Ntaland would have proceeded if not for his arrest.
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