Man arrested after four-day standoff with police

tv2.no (Swedish)

A man was apprehended early Saturday after barricading himself in his home for four days, with police using tear gas and flashbangs. No injuries were reported during the operation. The siege began Tuesday when police responded to a welfare check and were threatened with a weapon. The man allegedly fired a shot at officers, leading to an evacuation of neighbors and road closures. He is charged with using a firearm against police. Police had attempted various methods to resolve the standoff peacefully, including drones and tear gas, before acting when risk was deemed lower. Authorities thanked the local community for their patience during the operation.


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