Norway's state prosecutor has confirmed six new criminal charges against a 29-year-old man in an ongoing Oslo court case. The supplementary indictment includes serious narcotics offenses, breaches of a restraining order, and multiple traffic violations, all of which the defendant has admitted to, according to his defense counsel.
Prosecutor Sturla Henriksbø confirmed the decision to file additional charges. The new counts are connected to events spanning from 2020 to late 2025. 'There are a total of six counts in the extended indictment,' Henriksbø said. He emphasized that two of the charges relate to breaches of a restraining order designed to protect a woman from the Frogner district of Oslo, which occurred between October and December 2025.
Admitted Narcotics and Traffic Offenses
The most serious charge stems from a single event in July 2020. The defendant is accused of receiving 3.5 kilograms of marijuana in Lørenskog, which he then transported and delivered to a person in Tønsberg. Defense lawyer Petar Sekulic stated this was an isolated incident. 'The narcotics offense is from 2020 and is a one-time case that he did not profit from,' Sekulic said. Prosecutor Henriksbø corroborated that this was a recognized, standalone event.
Three further charges concern traffic violations. These are based on videos found on the defendant's mobile phone where he filmed himself driving a Harley Davidson motorcycle at high speed. The prosecutor confirmed these acts are also admitted. The specific incidents occurred after the defendant had his license reinstated following a prior revocation. On May 13, 2025, he drove at least 100 km/h in an 80 km/h zone. On May 29, he drove at least 74 km/h in a 60 km/h zone. On August 14, he reached 117 km/h in an 80 km/h zone.
Restraining Order Remains in Force
The new indictment highlights a continuing legal conflict regarding a protective order. The charges include two counts of violating a restraining order meant to protect a specific woman. Henriksbø stressed the importance of enforcing such orders. 'For the restraining order to have a function, it is important that breaches of the prohibition have tangible consequences, which is marked by the fact that the breaches are now being prosecuted,' he explained.
It has previously been revealed that neither the defendant nor the protected woman wishes for the restraining order to be in place. Despite this, police authorities have decided to maintain it. The woman's legal representative, Mette Yvonne Larsen, declined to comment on the recent developments.
Legal Procedure and Court Timeline
The supplementary indictment will now be sent to the Oslo District Court for processing. The main trial is scheduled to begin on February 3. Defense lawyer Petar Sekulic has indicated that there will be no witness testimony presented by the defense regarding these newly admitted charges during the court proceedings. This suggests the focus will shift to arguments concerning sentencing rather than establishing guilt for these specific acts.
The case demonstrates the Norwegian legal system's approach to prosecuting multiple types of offenses within a single proceeding. It also shows how evidence from personal devices, like mobile phone videos, is used in traffic violation prosecutions. The maintenance of a restraining order against the expressed wishes of both parties involved is a notable aspect, underscoring the state's role in imposing protective measures it deems necessary.
The defendant's prior license revocation in autumn 2024 and its subsequent return in March 2025, as confirmed by a previous defense lawyer, Ellen Holager Andenæs, adds context to the recent traffic charges. The sequence shows repeated legal issues concerning road conduct following the return of driving privileges.