OSLO, Norway, Feb. 14 (UPI) -- A 22-year-old Norwegian man was arrested Friday and charged with terrorism for "serious crime" he allegedly committed in Syria, authorities said.

The suspect, whose name was not released, was arrested Friday upon his returned to Norway from Syria, Dagbladet reported.


"I can confirm that we have charged a person that has returned to Norway from Syria. Besides the fact that he has been charged with serious crime we do not have any comments," Norway's Security Police told Dagbladet.

Authorities said the suspect does not have a criminal record and was not one of the most dangerous and active Islamists identified in Norway. He traveled to Syria in September, where his movements were followed closely by the Security Police.

The suspect is accused of terrorism and alleged participation in a terrorist organization that has taken illegal steps toward accomplishing its goals.