Police are investigating the case of a woman who appears to have been the victim of human trafficking at Adam Hotel in Reykjavík.
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Man Charged with Attempted Murder at University
A 26-year-old man has been charged by the Reykjavík District Court with attempted murder for an attack in the early hours of Sunday March 6, which took place at the student common area at the University of Iceland.
Fine Me… ISK 6.5 Million
During the first two weeks of May, the police in South Iceland collected ISK 6.5 million (USD 52,000, EUR 47,000) in speeding tickets.
Cannabis Plants Confiscated in North Iceland
The Northeast Iceland police confiscated 102 cannabis plants in an old house in Grenivík yesterday.
Charges in Highly Organized Tax Fraud Case
The Icelandic State Prosecutor has charged eight individuals, suspected of major tax evasion by defrauding the state of ISK 278 million (USD 2.3 million, EUR 2 million).
Construction Companies Suspected of Tax Fraud and More
An extensive police investigation of tax and accounting fraud in the construction business, which led to the arrests of nine people last week, is now focusing on human trafficking as well.
Akranes “In Shock”
The priest of Akranes says the local community is in shock after the police yesterday found a couple dead in their apartment. A memorial was held this morning at the school where the woman worked.
Two Bodies Discovered in Akranes
The bodies of a man and a woman were discovered in an apartment in Akranes, West Iceland, today.
Man Confesses to Arson
A man in his forties has confessed to setting fire to a building that housed an auto body shop on Grettisgata, near downtown Reykjavík.
Sort Your Garbage, Cannabis Too!
Several plastic bags, containing a large amount of waste from cannabis production, were placed in a container intended for corrugated paper in Akureyri yesterday.
Accident Closes Mountain Pass on Ring Road 1
Ring Road 1 over Holtavörðuheiði mountain pass has been closed, due to an accident.
Videos from Pool Locker Room on Porn Site
Two videos, showing three young men undressing in the locker room of Laugardalur swimming pool, have been posted on one of the world’s most popular porn sites.
American Tourists in Trouble
Police officers from Selfoss, South Iceland, came to the assistance of three American women early yesterday morning who had run into trouble in an area east of Þingvallavatn lake.
Sixteen People Died in Traffic Accidents in 2015
A report from the Icelandic Transport Authority, published yesterday, reveals that 16 people lost their lives in traffic accidents in Iceland last year.
One Arrest Related to Auto Body Shop Fire
One man has been arrested in connection with yesterday’s fire in an auto body shop near downtown Reykjavík.
Auto Body Shop Fire near Downtown Reykjavík
Fire fighters have extinguished a fire that erupted last night at an auto body shop on Grettisgata, near downtown Reykjavík.
Stabbing in Downtown Reykjavík
A man in his twenties is on a ventilator after being stabbed by another young man in Reykjavík early Sunday morning.
Tourist Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter
A 28-year-old Chinese citizen has been charged with involuntary manslaughter for the death of a 47-year-old tourist in Southeast Iceland on December 26.
Attorney Arrested in Money Laundering Case
A district attorney in his forties was arrested Monday and will be in police custody until Friday in connection with the district prosecutor’s investigation of fraud and money laundering.
Guided by GPS to Garbage Can
The Suðurnes police today posted on their Facebook page the story of tourists who had little luck using their GPS.
Third Victim in Human Trafficking Case?
Fréttablaðið reports that a third woman is believed to be a victim in the human trafficking case in Vík í Mýrdal.
Neighbors Fear Unknown Enemy
The unsolved case of two sexual assaults committed against the same woman in a week has created fear among her neighbors.
Warning Signs on Reynisfjara Beach
Today is the last day police will stand watch on Reynisfjara beach, South Iceland, following the death of a Chineses tourist, who was swept out to sea by a wave on February 10.
Lack of Communication Nearly Costs Life
A 65-year-old woman, who nearly died of exposure early Sunday morning because of lack of communication between a 112 National Emergency Number operator and police, was released from hospital on Monday.
Police Look for Sex Assault Suspect
Police have been looking for a sex assault suspect since Monday last week, who attacked the same woman twice in seven days.