Norwegian Teen Convicted in Foiled Assassination Plot | London News

A 19-year-old Norwegian footballer turned drug addict, Johannes Kongsnes Natland, was convicted of conspiracy to murder after being recruited by an international syndicate tied to Iran. Arriving in England with guns and ammo, he was caught just two days later—playfully mimicking a shootout with police. Though he claimed he thought the hit was a joke and planned to shoot himself to avoid killing, texts revealed his thrill at the prospect of murder. His defense painted him as a troubled youth, but prosecutors exposed lies, manipulation, and a dangerous mindset. Once a care system dropout, he was funneled into the Foxtrot Network before landing in the UK—where his deadly ambition was foiled before it could begin. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5b22f69719c483fa