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Man charged with terrorism laws in Copenhagen as security concerns rise in Denmark

Tuesday 10th 2024 on 11:48 in  
Iceland

A man in his thirties is set to appear before a judge in Copenhagen today, facing charges related to terrorism laws. Details surrounding the allegations remain scarce, and it is unclear whether he is suspected of having committed a terrorist act or of planning one.

A 21-year-old man has also been charged by the Copenhagen police for violations of Danish anti-terrorism legislation. Reports indicate that the prosecution is pending further details, but it is not yet known if the accused has claimed innocence regarding the alleged offenses. The charges have not been disclosed to Danish media at this time, although additional information is expected to be made public in the later stages of the proceedings.

The case will be heard in a closed court session at 11 AM today, as authorities continue to assess the threat level within Denmark. The Danish Security and Intelligence Service (PET) has categorized the terrorism threat to the country based on its severity. Following a review before the turn of the year, the alert level was raised to its fourth tier, indicating that the threat is deemed serious.

In related news, three individuals have been arrested in Denmark concerning terrorism threats, reflecting heightened vigilance among law enforcement agencies amid the escalating security concerns in the region.

Source 
(via ruv.is)