Norwegian teenage hitman hired for UK murder by Iran-backed crime gang jailed for 20 years
Johannes Kongsnes Natland, 19, was arrested in Huddersfield with two guns and live ammunition
TL;DR
- Johannes Kongsnes Natland, 19, was arrested in Huddersfield, UK, with two firearms and ammunition.
- He had travelled from Norway to carry out a murder for €25,000 on behalf of an Iran-backed crime gang.
- Natland was recruited by a teenager working for the Swedish Foxtrot gang, known for recruiting children.
- He was directed by an English-speaking boss referred to as 'Agent 47'.
- Armed police arrested Natland at a hotel after he booked in and picked up the weapons and cash.
- He admitted possessing the firearms but claimed he intended to shoot himself to escape the situation.
- Natland was found guilty of conspiracy to murder and sentenced to 20 years in detention.