It recently became clear that Velle wants to enter the Storting in 2025. Earlier in June, he was proposed as number two on the Oslo FrP’s parliamentary list. On Friday, he speaks out about the previous drug conviction and the political goals leading up to the general election in Politisk kvarter at news. – Have you sold cannabis? – No. I never have. I have made many stupid choices, but I have never sold drugs, says Velle. As a 16-year-old, Velle was caught with 1 gram of cannabis and 0.2 gram of cocaine. Later, in 2018, he and two friends were caught by the police for storing approximately 100 grams of marijuana. The police searched the home where Velle lived, and they found 100 grams of marijuana, according to the judgment news has obtained access to. He explained that he had spliced the drug with mates, and he was punished for storing the drug. This is the case: FpU leader Simen Velle has said that he was first caught with 1 gram of cannabis and 0.2 gram of cocaine at a party. On Monday 19 February 2018, he and two friends were caught by the police for storing around 100 grams of marijuana, which according to their explanation was for their own use. Velle was sentenced to 30 days’ probation. Velle believes it is right that he was convicted, and that he will take responsibility for his own actions. At the same time, he recalls that he was under 18 years of age, and he wants to tell about the reason why he made choices that he now regrets. The 23-year-old from Asker was recently re-elected as leader of the Progress Party’s Youth. He was elected for the first time in 2022. Velle has distinguished himself as a clear voice in the political debate, not least in relation to questions about the male role. Just before the FRP national meeting two weeks ago, Velle said that he has ambitions to be nominated for the Oslo FRP parliamentary list. Wants the aid device in earlier Velle has previously said that the fact that the police came gave him a wake-up call. When asked if he thinks the police should still be able to do that, Velle replies: – I think I would have needed more help earlier and I think that the aid system should have been connected much earlier, especially when it comes to young people. – In today’s Norway, the police must be allowed to search. There is no hiding the fact that the FpU has a different drug policy than the parent party. My main focus is on help, he follows up. Recommends others to come forward After coming forward in VG about the previous drug conviction, Velle became the subject of a lot of attention. He recommends other politicians who have something they want to share – or not share – to do the same. – It was very wise of me to go out with it myself. I am a young man seeking power and it is not up to me to decide what information about me the voters use to make their choices, he says. Simen Velle believes the FRP will be able to hold a snap election next autumn. Photo: Alf Simensen / news Søker makt Velle is proposed by the nomination committee in second place on the Oslo FrP’s parliamentary list. At the last election, this would not have given a parliamentary seat. – The goal is to make a snap election. I think that is completely within reach. I’m not worried. I think the FRP will make a good choice. For Velle, tax policy will be important in the run-up to the election. Published 05.07.2024, at 07.47 Updated 05.07.2024, at 08.55
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