Security risks increased in Sweden following Quran burning

RELIGIOUS NEWS AGENCY (REDNA) – Quran burning incidents has increased security threats in Sweden and this country top security officials have warned about it.

Sweden’s national security adviser, Henrik Landerholm, has warned there is a heightened threat to the country and to Swedish interests abroad following the burning of the Quran in Stockholm.

Extremists who previously considered Sweden a legitimate target now regard it as a priority for attack, he said.

He has appealed to Swedish people abroad and to businesses linked to the country to observe increased vigilance and caution.