Police have dispatched substantial resources to Moen in Målselv following reports of gunfire. Shots were reportedly fired at a building in the area according to local authorities.
The Troms Police District confirmed they are working to clarify the situation. Officers are currently on scene assessing the security threat.
Målselv is a municipality in Troms county, northern Norway, with approximately 6,600 residents. The region is known for its agricultural valleys and mountain landscapes.
This incident represents a serious security response in a typically peaceful rural community. Police have not yet confirmed if there are any injuries or arrests made.
What prompted the shooting remains unclear as investigators continue their work. Local residents have been advised to avoid the immediate area while police operations continue.
Such large-scale police deployments are uncommon in this part of northern Norway. The substantial response suggests authorities are treating this as a potentially dangerous situation.