Armed police operation underway in Lågendalen after standoff during arrest

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.