YOUNG BLOOD: Norwegian Teenager Allegedly Recruited by Swedish Gang Linked to Iran – Gets Arrested and Prosecuted in the UK for Attempting to Carry Out a Murder for Hire A 19-year-old Norwegian, Johannes Natland, was arrested in Huddersfield, England, in possession of firearms and ammunition. Prosecutors allege he was recruited by the Swedish organized crime group, the Foxtrot Network, which has ties to the Iranian government, to carry out a murder for hire. Natland denies conspiracy to murder but has pleaded guilty to possessing the weapons.

• Johannes Natland, a 19-year-old Norwegian, was arrested in a Huddersfield hotel room in March 2025.
• He was found with two firearms and ammunition.
• Prosecutors claim Natland was recruited by the Foxtrot Network, a Swedish organized crime group linked to the Iranian government.
• The alleged agreement was for Natland to travel to Britain and commit a murder in exchange for money.
• Natland denies conspiracy to murder but has pleaded guilty to possessing a semi-automatic pistol, a revolver, and live ammunition.