A Norwegian man, suspected of supplying communication devices that exploded in Lebanon, has vanished, prompting authorities to issue an international arrest warrant. The incident has sparked international scrutiny and heightened tensions in the region.
The Norwegian man, whose identity remains undisclosed, is believed to be connected to the detonation of hundreds of pagers and walkie-talkies that exploded across Lebanon last week, resulting in at least 37 deaths and nearly 3,000 injuries. The attack, widely attributed to Israel, has left the country reeling.
The investigation began when a Hungarian website, Telex, reported that Norta Global, a company registered in Bulgaria by a Norwegian, imported the devices and then delivered them to Hezbollah. While Bulgarian authorities initially dismissed the company’s involvement, Oslo police opened a preliminary investigation based on the information.
Norta Global, founded in 2022 by Rinson Jose, reported €650,000 ($725,000) in revenue for consulting activities outside the EU last year. The company stated that Jose has been on an overseas work trip since September 17 and that they have been unable to reach him.
The Norwegian National Criminal Investigation Service (Kripos) has confirmed issuing an international notice for the missing suspect. Oslo police, meanwhile, have opened a missing persons case and are actively searching for the man. This incident highlights the complexity of the situation and raises questions about the supply chain of potentially dangerous devices, further underscoring the need for international cooperation in combating terrorism and ensuring global security.
