Armed police surround Porsgrunn mosque after tip of gunman nearby
Police deployed armed units to a mosque in Porsgrunn following a report of a man with a firearm outside the building; no injuries were reported.
Authorities sent heavily armed officers to the mosque in Porsgrunn after receiving information about an individual carrying a gun near the site. The police secured the premises and began a search for the suspect, though the person has not been located. By early evening, officials confirmed there were no casualties and the threat level was downgraded. Journalists on the scene observed several police vehicles, ambulances and drones monitoring the area.
Why it matters
It highlights heightened security measures around places of worship amid concerns about potential gun threats.
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