Washington Post: Norway on edge over drone sightings, arrest of son of Putin confidante
BRUSSELS — Norwegian officials warned Thursday that there could be more arrests after at least seven Russians — including the son of a close associate of President Vladimir Putin — were detained in the span of weeks for flying drones or taking pictures near sensitive areas, prompting an investigation by the domestic intelligence service.
The news comes as Norway and other countries move to secure critical infrastructure in the wake of the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines.
It follows weeks of reports of drone sightings in its vast offshore oil and gas fields, as well as recent sightings at Norwegian airports.
On Wednesday, Norway’s prime minister, Jonas Gahr Store, blamed foreign intelligence — and indirectly pointed a finger a Russia.
“It is not acceptable that foreign intelligence is flying drones over Norwegian airports. Russians are not allowed to fly drones in Norway,” he said, according to Norwegian broadcaster NRK.
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WNU Editor: The new reality in Norway. If you are a Russian national carrying a drone near critical infrastructure, you will be arrested.
Norway On Alert After Drone Sightings Near Critical infrastructure And The Arrest Of Russian Nationals
Norway cracks down on drone flights after arrest of seven Russians -- Financial Times
Norway on alert after drone sightings near key infrastructure -- Euronews
Four Russians arrested on suspicion of photographing classified object -- The Independent Barents Observer
4 Russians Arrested in Norway for Breaking Photography Ban -- Moscow Times
British-Russian son of Putin ally arrested for flying drone in Norway -- The Telegraph
Norwegian Police detains son of close Putin ally for flying drone at Svalbard -- The Independent Barents Observer
Norway says 'foreign intelligence' behind drone flights -- News.com.au
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