Hundreds of migrants arriving in Norway had mobile phones containing images of executions, severed heads and ...
Apr 11, 2018ByImogen Calderwood For MailonlinePublished: 20:43 BST, 14 December 2015 Updated: 09:10 BST, 15 December 2015Hundreds of asylum-seekers entering Norway were discovered to have images of ‘executions’ and ‘severed heads’ on their mobile phones.The revelation comes amid heightened fears that ISIS is exploiting the migrant crisis to smuggle fighters into Europe, following last month’s attacks in Paris.Police admitted that the ‘explosion’ of refugees crossing into the country over the summer and in recent months meant that security checks were less thorough than required, and weren’t checking the background of those entering the country.Concern: Norwegian police have admitted that the ‘explosion’ of refugees who arrived in summer meant security checks were less thorough than required. Migrants are pictured at a refugee centre in northern NorwayHorrific: Hundreds of asylum-seekers entering Norway were discovered to have images of ‘executions’ and ‘severed heads’ on their mobile phones. Pictured: A masked ISIS fighter lifts his sword above the head of a blindfolded man accused of being a sorcererThe Police Immigration Service (PU) in Norway has been forced to work overtime and under severe pressure due to the massive numbers of asylum-seekers hoping to take refuge in the country.But after searching belongings and mobile phones belonging to refugees and migrants crossing the border, police discovered ‘hundreds’ of examples of ‘photos and videos of executions and brutal punishments, such as images of people holding up severed heads or hands’.They also reportedly found photographs of dead children and other victims of war, crimes and terrorism.Numerous images of ISIS flags and symbols belonging to other terrorist organisations were also found, according to Norwegian newspaper Nettavisen.Erik Haugland, head of Norway’s asylum programme pointed out that it was possible the images were on the phones for innocent reasons.He explained that asylum-seekers might have the photographs in order to bear witness to the war and horr... (Daily Mail)
