German Authorities Find Suspected Russian Weapons Cache Near Berlin
German authorities say the cache may have been meant for violent operations against defense industry executives, exiled opposition figures and Ukraine supporters.
- On Friday, German media reported that security authorities discovered two handguns in a forest near Berlin, which they suspect were left for Russian agents to carry out "kinetic operations."
- The Federal Public Prosecutor is investigating the cache as a "dead letterbox," a secret drop site used to preposition materials for a serious act of violence endangering the state.
- Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt confirmed Friday that Germany is in contact with Romania regarding the possible extradition of a suspect detained there in connection with the weapons discovery.
- Dobrindt warned the case demonstrates a high threat level, with potential targets including Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger and supporters of Ukraine.
- The BfV has warned of escalating "hybrid warfare," citing an explosive-laden drone found this month at Leipzig airport, signaling risks to critical defense infrastructure.
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German authorities say hidden weapons stash near Berlin was intended for use in attacks
Germany's interior minister says a weapons stash found near Berlin last year was intended for attacks. A suspect has been arrested in Romania.
In the forest under Berlin, German law enforcement officers discovered a "professionally equipped" stash containing two pistols, written Süddeutsche Zeitung.
The police monitored the weapons for months, without anyone picking them up. German intelligence research has now found indications that the cache was created by Russian agents.
An arms' depot 'has been found outside Berlin. The discovery, anticipated by some media including NDR, WDR and SuedDeutsche Zeitung, has been confirmed by the authorities and the Federal Prosecutor's Office is investigating the case. “Last October, law enforcement officers received information about a warehouse near Berlin - he explained [...] The article Berlin, weapons found hidden in a forest: “Possible links with the Moscow services” comes f…
The German Federal Public Prosecutor's Office has opened an investigation for "the activity of secret service agents" and "preparation of a serious criminal act endangering the security of the State", Alexander Dobrindt argued.
The German authorities believe that these pistols could have been used in particular to carry out attacks, on the order of the Kremlin. A suspect was arrested Romania.
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