Swedish Teens Charged Over Grenade Explosions Near Israeli Embassy in Copenhagen
In Copenhagen, two Swedish teenagers have been charged with possession and detonation of hand grenades near the Israeli Embassy. Detained on a train at Copenhagen's main railway station, both pleaded not guilty. The incident coincides with increased tensions in the Middle East involving Israel, Palestine, and Iran.
On Thursday, two Swedish teenagers faced charges for possessing and detonating hand grenades on a rooftop near Israel's embassy in Copenhagen. The authorities have ordered their remand in custody.
Detained on Wednesday at Copenhagen's main railway station, the teenagers, aged 16 and 19, pleaded not guilty in a city court. The court has banned the publication of their names, and they will remain in custody until October 30.
The explosions, which resulted in no injuries but caused damage to a nearby building, come amid rising Middle East tensions. The Danish capital has witnessed a surge in organized crime, and Swedish authorities have pointed to local criminal networks' links to Iranian security services.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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