Swedish police say they have apprehended one person in the Stockholm area on suspicion of preparing terrorist crimes in a case concerning violent Islamist extremism.
The person was suspected of preparation for a terrorist offense, aggravated participation in a terrorist organization, preparation for attempted murder and preparing to violate legislation on the use of explosives, police say.
The investigation was not linked to any previously ongoing cases, police say in a statement.
Police conducted the operation in the capital area in the morning and the arrest unfolded calmly, they add, without identifying the suspect or giving detail on the potential target.
Sweden in 2023 raised its terrorism alert to the second-highest level and warned of threats against Swedes at home and abroad after public burnings of the Muslim holy book, the Quran, outraged Muslims and triggered threats from jihadists.
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