Norwegian teen found guilty in UK murder plot tied to Iran-linked group

LONDON, July 29 - A Norwegian teenager was convicted on Wednesday of conspiracy to commit murder in Britain after being recruited by a Swedish organised crime group that prosecutors said was being used by the Iranian government.

A ⁠Norwegian teenager ⁠was convicted on Wednesday of ⁠conspiracy to commit murder in Britain after being recruited by a Swedish organised crime group that prosecutors said was being used by the Iranian government. Johannes Natland, now ‌19, was arrested in a hotel room in Huddersfield, northern England, in March last y

Johannes Natland was arrested in a hotel room with two guns and ammunition

A teenage hitman from Norway has been found guilty of travelling to England to carry out a killing on behalf of an international crime gang backed by Iran.

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A teenage hitman who flew into the UK from Norway to murder a stranger on behalf of one of Europe’s most dangerous crime gangs is facing a life sentence. Johannes Kongsnes Natland, 19, was recruited by the Swe

Footballer Johannes Kongsnes Natland, 19, claimed he was going to shoot himself in the foot

Johannes Natland travelled to Huddersfield to carry out a 'hit' in March last year.

The talented footballer agreed to shoot an unknown target for more than £20,000 last year, the court was told.

The talented footballer agreed to shoot an unknown target for more than £20,000 last year, the court was told.