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14 February 2026 at 20:33
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Police Seize Possible Murder Weapon in Arna

By Magnus Olsen

In brief

Norwegian police have seized a potential murder weapon in Arna after a fatal stabbing. An Afghan man in his 30s is charged in the killing of another Afghan man in his 20s.

  • - Location: Norway
  • - Category: Breaking News
  • - Published: 14 February 2026 at 20:33
Police Seize Possible Murder Weapon in Arna

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On Friday evening, Norwegian police found an object in the forest behind the residential area of Arna. The item was discovered during the ongoing investigation into a homicide that occurred the previous Sunday evening. According to operational leader Dan Erik Johannessen, criminal technicians have secured the object and will conduct further forensic analysis to determine whether it is the weapon used in the killing. Johannessen provided this update on Saturday evening, confirming that the object is now part of the official evidence in the case. The homicide under investigation involved the death of an Afghan man in his twenties, who was killed outside his home in Arna on Sunday evening. A suspect, also an Afghan national but in his thirties, has been charged with murder in connection with the incident. Police have not disclosed additional information regarding the nature of the object found, the exact cause of death, or the relationship between the victim and the accused. Authorities continue their investigation to establish whether the seized item is directly linked to the crime scene. No further details about potential motives or witness statements have been released by law enforcement at this time.



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Published: February 14, 2026

Tags: Arna murderNorwegian policehomicide investigation

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