The United States has urged the Norwegian authorities to arrest and extradite Edward Snowden should he set foot in Norway.

The note, dated June 27th 2013, reads: «We request that should US citizen Edward J. Snowden attempt to enter Norway through any means, the Government of Norway notify the Embassy immediately and effectuate the return of Mr. Snowden to the United States by way of denial of entry, deportation, expulsion or other lawful means».