Explosions near Israeli embassy in Hellerup lead to terror charges against Swedish suspects
Explosions near the Israeli embassy in Hellerup made headlines earlier this week. The individuals arrested in connection with the incidents were initially charged with illegal possession of weapons. However, the charges have now been expanded to include violations of Section 114 of the Danish Penal Code, commonly known as the “terror law.”
In recent days, police have conducted an intensive investigation to clarify the specific target, identify the two Swedish suspects, and determine if there are any accomplices. It has been confirmed that the explosions likely aimed at the Israeli embassy, which is continuously monitored by military personnel. The grenades did not hit the embassy but exploded less than 100 meters away.
To qualify as a terror charge, there must be a specific motive and intent behind the actions, such as instilling fear in a population group or pressuring a state to change its behavior. Caroline Clante, a legal reporter, emphasized that the nature of the attacks and the context in which they occurred are crucial to establishing the severity of the charges.
The law outlines severe penalties for actions intended to instill significant fear or destabilize national structures. Following the explosions, authorities mobilized heavily, searching a large area in Hellerup and tracking the suspects until their arrest at Copenhagen Central Station.
In light of the recent events in both Denmark and Sweden, where shots were reported near the Israeli embassy in Stockholm, the Danish police are reinforcing border security. Despite assessing the immediate threat level as serious but unchanged, security experts classify the situation in Denmark as “serious,” currently rated four out of five in terms of threat level. Additional police presence, including random checks at border crossings, has been announced to enhance security.