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Three individuals, believed to be involved in the explosion outside the US embassy in Oslo, Norway, have been released from custody, their lawyers confirmed on Thursday.
The blast, which occurred overnight on March 7-8, caused only minor damage to the embassy building, with no reported injuries. Despite the explosion being described by police as “powerful,” the incident did not result in any serious harm.
The arrested suspects, three brothers of Iraqi descent and in their 20s, were detained last week, along with their mother. According to Norwegian authorities, the youngest brother remains in custody after admitting to planting an improvised explosive device (IED) near the consular section of the embassy early on March 8. His lawyer confirmed that the suspect had confessed to his involvement in the bombing. The remaining two brothers, however, have been released.
Ketil Magnus Berg, the lawyer for the middle brother, echoed the sentiment, emphasising that his client was also freed and calling for the case against him to be dropped entirely.
The mother of the suspects, who had also been arrested, was released. Her lawyer, Aase Karine Sigmond, confirmed her release to the Norwegian media.
The explosion outside the embassy occurred during a period of heightened security concerns in US embassies worldwide, especially following American military actions in the Middle East. However, authorities have yet to establish a definitive connection between the explosion and these ongoing geopolitical tensions.
As investigations continue, the situation highlights the delicate balance between security concerns and diplomatic priorities, especially in the current global political climate.
