German security authorities are investigating the discovery of two handguns and ammunition in a forest hideout near Berlin. Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt confirmed that the Federal Prosecutor's Office has taken over the case and is examining possible links to foreign states. Tagesspiegel ↗
According to available information, the weapons were discovered last year. Investigators are working on the suspicion that they may have been prepared for use in attacks. Dobrindt stated in Berlin that involvement of foreign powers cannot be ruled out. The case is therefore not being treated merely as ordinary crime, but also as possible conduct related to intelligence activities. Die Zeit ↗
The Federal Prosecutor's Office is conducting an investigation against a suspect on suspicion of espionage and preparation of a serious violent crime endangering the state. Germany is simultaneously in contact with Romania regarding a possible extradition of a man who was detained in connection with this matter on Romanian territory.
The case fits into a broader security situation in which German authorities are warning of the risk of attacks and sabotage. Further developments will depend on the results of the investigation by the Federal Prosecutor's Office and whether it will be possible to prove any potential links between the discovered weapons and foreign instigators.
Dobrindt Does Not Rule Out Foreign Involvement in Weapons Case Near Berlin
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Kriminalität: Dobrindt: „Beteiligung fremder Mächte“ nicht ausgeschlossen
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| 14:43 21.08.
Kriminalität: Dobrindt: «Beteiligung fremder Mächte» nicht ausgeschlossen
Die Zeit
| 14:42 21.08.
German police discover huge Russian-linked gun stash in forest near Berlin
Independent
| 14:39 21.08.
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