Increased threat to violent right -wing extremism
The National Commissioner of Police’s Research Department says that increased threat in Iceland due to terrorism is explained by the fact that in Iceland there are individuals/groups who adhere to violent right -wing extremism and who also have known intent or ability to carry out terrorism.
This is stated in A new Hazard Report of the Office where terrorist threats are discussed in Iceland.
Main targets of attack
It should be noted that the main targets of attacks related to extremism include individuals associated with certain minority groups of SS for gender, sexual orientation, gender consciousness or gender, for origin or religion. Politicians; In particular, what is prominent in discussions related to conflicts in the Middle East. Also the symbols of the state, such as flags, public buildings, offices/homes of councilors. Symbols related to the faith of SS churches, mosques and Jewish prayer houses, the report says.
The Office is most likely to be used for simple and/or home -made weapons, if terrorism will be committed in Iceland in 2025. Simple weapons include shotguns, rifles, pistols, knives, axes and vehicles.
The office says that given that terrorist threats have been growing again within Europe, many Western states have considered it necessary to strengthen the capabilities and capabilities of police and other civilian security agencies.
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Signs of growing democratic and violent extremism
« In the reports of the National Commissioner of Police’s Research Department (GRD) regarding terrorist threats, the dangers caused by violent ideology has been discussed. In the next few years, encrypted digital platforms will still increase influence on violent extremism and especially among young people, ”the report says.
Army groups more prominent
It also states that in recent years, military groups and right -wing extremists have become prominent in Europe’s states, and this development has followed the increase in violence that can be attributed to the hatred of immigrants and Muslims, as well as spears at state power.
The report states that the uncertainty about terrorist threats is growing in Iceland and in the other Nordic countries, not least because of the ability of terrorist organizations to promote propaganda messages on the Internet and social media in order to encourage terrorism.
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Terrorist organizations never had as easy access to people
It is also stated that never before has terrorist organizations had such easy access to individuals around the world and never before have those who adhere to violent extremists have had the same easy way to fulfill personal relationships with people around the world.
It is stated that there is growing concern that individuals have increasingly easier access to propaganda material where violence is the beginning and promised. Access to such content on the Internet can cause the person to become ultra and prepared to conduct mischief without becoming the necessary handmade itself or to join a terrorist organization.
Attention is directed to self -pitched extremists
« In many parts of the West, the focus is on such » self -picked « self -esteem » extremists who often attract little or no attention until they take action. In recent months, the organization of Islam has placed growing emphasis in its propaganda to encourage people to commit terrorism in their home countries, ”the report says.
