Tuesday, November 25, 2014

The Nordic Page: Norway Fears Terrorists from Syria Using Asylum Claims as a Cover - "There are people who may have been involved in the conflict, have committed war crimes, and who intend to carry out terrorist activities in Norway"


Norway Fears Terrorists from Syria Using Asylum Claims as a Cover

Norway Fears Terrorists from Syria Using Asylum Claims as a Cover
Around 10 000 asylum seekers have arrived in Norway so far this year. Nearly 1700 of asylum seekers from Syria. Photo : Voice of America News

Police Intelligence Service (PST) starts new procedures for disclosing terrorists seeking residence in Norway.

PST is concerned that people with extreme militant connections in Syria come to Norway.
Talking to TV2, PST superintendent Svein Erik Molstad said their main concern is individuals misusing refugees and asylum system, and bring the violence in Syria to Norway.
Against this threat, PST has now established new procedures for closer cooperation with the Police Immigration Service (PU) and UDI. The goal is to tighten the selection of people to be granted residence in Norway. ...