Norwegian Police Issue International Warrant for Man Linked to Hezbollah Pager Sales
In a shocking development, police in Norway have launched an international search warrant for Rinson Jose, a 39-year-old Norwegian Indian man, amid allegations of his involvement in the sale of pagers to the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. This comes on the heels of recent attacks allegedly orchestrated by the group, which resulted in the tragic loss of dozens of lives.
Rinson Jose, who is reported to be the founder of a Bulgarian company purportedly integral to the supply chain of these pagers, went missing during a work trip to the United States last week. On Thursday, the Oslo police confirmed that they had received a missing person report associated with the ongoing investigation into the pager incident and have since opened a missing persons case.
"The Oslo police district has issued an international warrant for Rinson Jose in connection with the pager case," authorities stated. This alarming situation escalated when the Oslo police took the unusual step to inform the public about the warrants in an attempt to locate him.
Reports indicate that Jose had left for a conference in Boston on September 17, but since the following day, his employer, DN Media Group, has been unable to reach him. Attempts by multiple media outlets, including Reuters, to contact him were met with silence; he reportedly hung up when asked about the alleged Bulgarian business connection.
According to Bulgaria's corporate registry, Jose established Norta Global Ltd in Sofia in 2022. As investigations into the company continue, Bulgarian authorities revealed that they did not find any evidence suggesting that the controversial pagers were manufactured or exported from Bulgaria.
In the wake of the recent pager attacks attributed to Hezbollah, which were linked to the deaths of 12 individuals—including two children—multitudes have been left injured. The day following these incidents saw even further destruction, with 25 more fatalities and over 450 injuries, as walkie-talkies exploded in various public areas, including supermarkets and street funerals.
This ongoing investigation raises pressing questions regarding international arms trafficking and the threats posed by groups like Hezbollah. The Norwegian public remains anxious as authorities work to uncover the truth behind these devastating incidents and the role of Rinson Jose in this troubling saga.
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