An explosion in central Oslo has caused disruption as police detonated a grenade and apprehended a suspect. Norwegian authorities are investigating the incident, warning the public to avoid the area due to potential additional explosives. Drones were deployed over Oslo’s city center, leading to a controlled detonation by law enforcement.
Residents received alerts on their mobile phones urging them to stay away from windows in the Pilestredet area. The explosion occurred near a university campus, resulting in no reported injuries but the discovery of a hand grenade and other unexploded devices. Oslo’s Fire and Rescue Service assisted the police at the scene.
Eyewitnesses described the explosions as deafening, with one resident noting the strong smell of burning near Bislett Stadium. Prior to this incident, drones were observed over Akershus Fortress, leading to arrests. Additionally, autonomous UAVs were detected over Copenhagen Airport, prompting authorities to close the airport temporarily.
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