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Norwegian Teen Jailed for Murder Plot Linked to Iran-Backed Gang

Norwegian Teen Jailed for Murder Plot Linked to Iran-Backed Gang

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ThreatCluster •October 17, 2026 at 22:08 UTC
  • •Johannes Kongsnes Natland was sentenced to 20 years for conspiracy to murder in the UK.
  • •He was recruited by the Foxtrot Network, an Iran-backed gang known for using minors.
  • •Police arrested him with firearms and cash just before he was set to carry out the hit.

Johannes Kongsnes Natland, a 19-year-old from Norway, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for plotting a murder in the UK on behalf of an Iran-backed crime gang known as the Foxtrot Network. Natland was arrested in March 2025 at a hotel in Huddersfield, where police found him with two guns, ammunition, and £2,000 in cash. He had agreed to carry out the hit for €25,000 (£21,500). The court revealed that he was recruited by another teenager known as 'Generalen' and was under the control of a figure referred to as 'Agent 47'. Despite his claims of not wanting to go through with the plan, the judge emphasized that he had numerous opportunities to withdraw from the conspiracy. The Foxtrot Network is notorious for employing minors in violent crimes and has been sanctioned by both the UK and US governments for its ties to Iranian interests.

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Timeline

2025-03-17
Natland arrives in the UK
Johannes Kongsnes Natland flew from Norway to Manchester on a temporary passport.
Thejc
2025-03-19
Natland arrested
He was arrested in a Huddersfield hotel with two guns and £2,000 in cash, two days after his arrival.
Theguardian
2026-10-14
Natland sentenced
Johannes Kongsnes Natland was sentenced to 20 years in prison for conspiracy to murder.
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Common questions

What was Natland's motive?
He was promised €25,000 for carrying out the murder, which he agreed to do.
How was he caught?
He was arrested by armed police in a hotel room just before he could execute the murder plot.
What are the implications of this case?
It highlights the use of minors in organized crime and the international connections of such gangs.