Security measures were tightened at Norwegian airports and borders today following reports of a possible Palestinian attack. Norwegian authorities reportedly received the warnings from reliable West German and Iraqi sources. It is believed that a commando group of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine-General Command has managed to enter into Norway.
The Israeli Embassy and a prison, possible terrorist targets, have been provided with special armed police protection for nearly a week now. Two Israeli secret service agents charged with complicity in the murder of a Moroccan last year are currently serving out their sentences in the prison.
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