Norwegian man linked to Hezbollah devices connection amid explosions in Lebanon

A Norwegian man has been identified as the owner of a company in Bulgaria allegedly involved in selling paging devices to Hezbollah. This company is linked to multiple explosions in Lebanon on Tuesday and Wednesday, which resulted in at least 32 fatalities and over 3,000 injuries from the detonating paging devices.

Since Wednesday, there has been no contact with the Norwegian, raising concerns among his employer, who has sought help from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The employer expressed depth in efforts to locate him, stating that they have tried phone calls, messages, and other means but have not succeeded.

The Ministry confirmed they have been contacted about the situation but reiterated that they have no further role in the matter. There are growing concerns about the Norwegian’s well-being since he is unresponsive, and his employer and family are anxious about his circumstances.

Relatives have shared that they had daily contact until the last three days without any response. One relative believes he would not engage in any wrongdoing, suggesting instead that he might have been caught in a trap or deceived into involvement. Another relative, unfamiliar with any Bulgarian business he might own, also expressed concern.

Friends of the man described him as a good and caring individual, while a former colleague noted he was an anonymous, smiling person. Investigations into the origins of the paging devices have traced back to various countries, including Taiwan, Hungary, Bulgaria, and Norway. However, Bulgaria’s security services have stated that none of the devices utilized in the attacks were produced, imported, or exported from Bulgaria.