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20 October 2025 at 07:34
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Man arrested after sneaking aboard Icelandic Coast Guard ship

Icelandic police arrested a man who boarded the Coast Guard ship Þór without authorization while docked in Reykjavik. The incident was among 55 cases handled overnight in the capital region. Four individuals remained in custody following various incidents across the greater Reykjavik area.

Man arrested after sneaking aboard Icelandic Coast Guard ship

Police in Iceland's capital region responded to a man who boarded the Coast Guard vessel Þór without permission. The ship was docked in Reykjavik harbor when the incident occurred.

Officers arrested the man and placed him in a detention cell. Police described the events in their nightly activity report.

Authorities also dealt with an intoxicated man causing trouble at a Hafnarfjörður store. Store staff had asked him to leave without success. Police eventually arrested him too.

Two additional arrests followed an assault in Kópavogur. Emergency services also responded to a fire in Mosfellsbær.

Capital area police registered 55 cases between 5 PM yesterday and 5 AM today. Four people remained in custody this morning.

These incidents highlight typical police challenges in Iceland's urban areas. The Coast Guard vessel boarding represents a unusual security breach at a key national facility.

Published: October 20, 2025

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