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Armed police operation underway in Lågendalen after standoff during arrest

Tuesday 26th May 2026 on 12:15 in Norway

larvik, norway, police

A standoff between police and an individual has locked down parts of Lågendalen in Larvik municipality, with national emergency response units deployed to assist, *Dagbladet* reports.

Armed officers were called to the scene during an arrest linked to an ongoing police investigation. Authorities describe the situation as unresolved and have closed Lågendalsveien while enforcing a drone ban over the area.

Local media *Østlands-Posten* reports a heavy police presence, including seven patrol cars, two ambulances, and a helicopter.

Source 
(via Dagbladet)