Two Swedish teenagers have been placed in pre-trial detention in connection with two explosions near the Israeli Embassy in Copenhagen. The motive behind the explosions is being investigated to determine if it was a terror attack. The teens, aged 16 and 19, are facing charges of possessing illegal weapons and throwing hand grenades at a house near the embassy. While no one was injured in the blasts, the explosions caused damage to a nearby house. The investigation is ongoing, and the suspects have denied the charges.
The teenagers were ordered to be held for 27 days as investigators continue to gather evidence. Photos from the court hearing showed the suspects being taken into custody and transported away by police. A third suspect, also aged 19, was arrested near the embassy but has since been released. The arrests come after a series of incidents targeting Israeli embassies, including shots fired at the Israeli Embassy in Stockholm. Swedish authorities have linked these incidents to Iran, accusing the country of using criminal networks to target Israeli and Jewish individuals in Sweden.
The Danish domestic security service, PET, expressed concern that these actions could potentially spill over into Denmark. The Swedish security agency SAPO has stated that the recent incidents are not classified as terrorist crimes, but rather aggravated weapons offenses causing danger and damage. The incidents have prompted heightened security measures at diplomatic missions in the region. The Israeli Embassy in Stockholm was sealed off earlier in the year after a hand grenade was found on the premises.
European leaders have weighed in on the issue of illegal immigration, emphasizing the need to address this problem. The explosions near the Israeli Embassy in Copenhagen have raised concerns about potential terror attacks in the region. While no one was hurt in the blasts, the incidents have drawn attention to the security vulnerabilities at diplomatic missions. Authorities are working to determine the motives behind the attacks and to ensure the safety of the public and diplomatic facilities.
The charges against the teenagers in Denmark are one step below formal charges, allowing authorities to keep them in custody during the investigation. The suspects have denied any involvement in the explosions, and the investigation is ongoing to uncover the full extent of their actions. The incidents in Copenhagen and Stockholm have highlighted the ongoing security threats faced by diplomatic missions in Europe. The link to Iran in the attacks has raised concerns about potential state-sponsored actions targeting Israeli and Jewish individuals. It remains to be seen what additional measures will be taken to address these security risks in the future.
