Bitcoin mining farm in Norway receives bomb threat

The reason for the threat, directed to the mining company Kryptovault based in Follum, Honefuss and Dale, would be the disturbance of the peace and noise generated by the machinery

It seems that the cryptocurrency revolution has not been very welcome in some localities of Norway, as a Bitcoin mining station located in a remote part of the country received a bomb threat.

According to the Vakdalposten newspaper, the mining company, named Kryptovault, which operates in the cities of Follum, Honefuss and Dale, received bomb threats last Saturday after a report on the company appeared in a local newspaper.

The general director of Kryptovault, Gjermund Hagesaeter, also spoke with the local newspaper Ringerikes Blad, and explained that the police had been informed immediately after receiving the bomb threat. He also commented that he had warned his employees to be more attentive when it comes to continuing with their tasks.

"The threat has been reported to the police, who are also taking the whole matter very seriously. We have also asked the police station to evaluate if it is necessary to adopt new measures. The Follum facilities are located in a fenced area, so it would be difficult for any intruder to have access, but Dale's is much more accessible, so we have warned everyone to stay alert, "Haegesater told Ringerikes. Blad.

In another interview with Vakdalsposten, Haegesaeter admitted that in the past there have been some conflicts with residents over the mining facility of Honefoss and Dale.

The threat they received warned:

This is sabotage. If you are expanding cryptographic mining and filling the country with noise, then you will be sabotaging peace. I'm threatening to send you some explosives. "

Kryptovault employees in Dale have been asked to be particularly vigilant and must evacuate immediately in the event of any abnormal activity being observed. The police have been notified, according to Vaksdalsposten, and the case is being taken seriously.

There are about ten employees at the Kryptovault facility in Follum. Kryptovault is a cloud mining company, which rents space and operates computers that produce Bitcoin.

The acting investigator of the Hønefoss police, Lisbeth Edvardsen, indicated that the local police were investigating the matter and evaluating the possibility of adopting new measures.

Source: CCN