Hagen is carrying the alarm with him at all times, according to magazine Se og Hør. Police are also reportedly sending patrol cars by his home in Tønsberg, south of Oslo, at least six times a day.

The stepped-up security around Hagen stems from a speech he made at a summer gathering of the Christian organization Levende Ord (Living Word) in July. In the remarks, Hagen joked about the Prophet Mohammed and warned his audience that Muslims were making too many inroads into Europe.

Ambassadors from several Muslim nations later complained about Hagen's remarks, and claimed he had offended 1.2 billion Muslims.