Norway is considering building fencing along the country's border with Russia amid ongoing concerns over migrant crossings, Norway's Justice Minister Emily Anger Mel said in an interview with Norway's NRK media outlet.

Norway may put a fence along part or all of the 123-mile border it shares with Russia, a move inspired by a similar project in its Nordic neighbor Finland.

According to Norwegian media, Norway does not rule out building a fence on its border with Russia. However, there are fears that the Kremlin may be controlling migration. According to Norwegian NRK, the fence aims to stop the potential influx of refugees from Russia to Norway.

There’s constant surveillance along the border between Norway and Russia in the far north, but surprisingly few physical barriers. That’s likely to change, since Russia poses a much higher defense threat and continues to send unwanted immigrants into neighbouring countries.

The radioactivity was measured in filters at Viksjøfjell and Svanhovd in the second week of September, but the origin is still unknown. Norwegian Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (DSA) says the amount of Cesium discovered in the air filters is “very low.

The Norwegian government is considering building a fence along the border with Russia to improve the security situation in the country. The fence should help in the event of a refugee flow from Russia to Norway.

A fence at Norway's border with Russia could serve as a deterrent, it is suggested. Finland has already started construction