Eirik Jensen Went From Norway's Top Cop to Convicted Drug Trafficker. Was He Guilty or Framed?

Eirik Jensen was known for his effective, if unorthodox, policing methods. But in 2014, his world came crashing down when an informant revealed Jensen had assisted in a major drug smuggling operation

Depiction of Eirik Jensen

In 2014, Norway was rocked by a major police corruption scandal. That year, Oslo police superintendent Eirik Jensen was indicted on charges of narcotics trafficking and gross corruption. The fallout was shocking. Many Norwegians were familiar with Jensen and his effective, if not unconventional, style of policing.

Early Years

In an interview, Eirik’s sister described her brother as “A shy and introverted boy” while growing up. Characteristics that might seem at odds with his chosen career path. However, it could also explain his unconventional approach to policing, one that emphasized building rapport with criminals rather than simply enforcing the law.