Who was behind the attempted kidnapping of Anna-Greta Leijon? Was the leader, Norbert Kröcher, a dreamer – or was he serious?

The Kröcher Band

André Pops

Lasse Lampers

Season 2

Operation Leo

April 24, 1975, at lunchtime: Terrorists attack the embassy and take hostages. What happens from the time the alarm goes off until the first television images are recorded?

Occupation

The first hostage is suddenly executed. The drama and fear increase. What do the terrorists want? Do they have help inside Stockholm?

Escalation

The day turns to evening. Through police footage, we get a unique insight into the negotiations between the terrorists and the Swedish government.

Standstill

Just before midnight, a bomb detonates inside the embassy. This is when reporter Bo Holmstrøm's famous "Get it on the air!" comes into being.

Get It On The Air!

Fire and chaos. The terrorists are observed in many places – including in Oxenstiernsgatan, where one is said to have shot around. But which rumors are true?

Inferno

What was the background to the embassy drama? During the planning, KRUM was used for reconnaissance. Soon members of the Baader-Meinhof network also appeared.

Baader-Meinhof in Sweden

April 1, 1977: The Security Police uncover a terrorist league with plans to kidnap Minister Anna-Greta Leijon.

The Kröcher Band

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