Following drone disruptions at airports in Norway and Denmark, Swedish police held a meeting with the border police unit to assess the situation. Despite the incidents, no additional measures will be taken at Arlanda Airport as the current readiness is deemed sufficient.
Swedish Police on Alert After Drone Incidents at Airports
Swedish Police on Alert After Drone Incidents at Airports
Drones halted air traffic in Norway and Denmark. This morning, Swedish police held a meeting with the border police unit regarding the incidents.
– We are always ready, says Rebecca Landberg, police spokesperson, about Sweden's preparedness.
Last night, drones were seen flying near Copenhagen Airport Kastrup, causing all traffic to stop. Drones were also suspected over Oslo Airport Gardermoen, leading to a halt in air traffic there as well.
According to Denmark, a “capable actor” is behind the drone flights.
– What we saw last night is the most serious attack on Danish critical infrastructure to date, says Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.
On Tuesday morning, Swedish police held a meeting with the border police unit to receive information about the incident.
– We are monitoring this together with Norway and Denmark to get a situational overview of the information they have about last night's events, says Rebecca Landberg, police spokesperson, who attended the meeting.
“Always Ready”
However, the incidents in neighboring countries will not lead to any additional measures around Arlanda Airport. The readiness is already considered sufficiently high.
– We are always ready to act if similar situations arise here, says Rebecca Landberg.
The police do not want to specify how the readiness looks at Arlanda.
– We usually do not talk about how we use our resources or what they look like, says Anders Bryngelsson of the police.
“Preparedness in Place”
Swedavia also states that they are ready if anyone attempts to fly drones near Arlanda.
“We have preparedness and cooperate with the police and responsible authorities on all issues concerning our airports,” writes Ellen Laurin, Deputy Press Chief at Swedavia, in an email.