German Authorities Discover Russian-Linked Weapons Cache Near Berlin
German security authorities discovered a hidden cache of two handguns in a forest near Berlin in late summer 2024, suspected to be a Russian intelligence weapons depot for potential assassinations or attacks. The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution and Federal Prosecutor’s Office are investigating, with a suspect arrested in Romania. The weapons were rendered inoperable and fitted with GPS trackers, but the cache was never retrieved, likely due to perpetrators noticing the surveillance.
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German Federal Prosecutor Investigates Weapons Cache; Dobrindt Suspects Foreign Power Involvement
German security authorities discovered a hidden weapons cache near Berlin containing two handguns and ammunition, which investigators believe were intended for attacks. Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt stated that the weapons were certainly meant for carrying out attack plans and that involvement of foreign powers cannot be ruled out. The Federal Prosecutor's Office is investigating a suspect currently imprisoned in Romania on suspicion of espionage and preparation of a serious violent act. According to reports from NDR, WDR, and Süddeutsche Zeitung, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution suspects the cache was set up on behalf of Russian intelligence services. The hiding place was monitored after the weapons were rendered inoperable, but no one came to retrieve them. Separately, two Ukrainian citizens were arrested in Romania last autumn for an alleged sabotage attempt involving incendiary devices at a Nova Post branch in Bucharest, with Romanian intelligence linking them to a Russia-controlled sabotage network.
Federal Prosecutor Investigates Weapons Cache Found in Forest Near Berlin, Suspected Russian Intelligence Link
German security authorities discovered a hidden weapons cache containing two handguns in a forest near Berlin late last summer. Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt confirmed that the Federal Public Prosecutor's Office is investigating on suspicion of preparing a serious act of violence endangering the state. The weapons were rendered inoperable and the hiding place was monitored, but without success, leading to suspicion that the perpetrators noticed the discovery. According to media reports, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution believes the cache was set up on behalf of Russian intelligence services, possibly for attacks. A suspect currently imprisoned in Romania is being investigated for espionage and preparing a serious act of violence. Separately, two Ukrainian citizens, Vadym S. and Bohdan F., were arrested in Romania last autumn for allegedly depositing incendiary devices in a Nova Post branch in Bucharest, part of a Europe-wide sabotage network controlled by Russian intelligence, according to Romanian authorities.
Suspicion of Russian Intelligence: Weapons Cache Found in Berlin Forest
German security authorities discovered a cache containing two pistols in a forest near Berlin last year, which the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) suspects is a secret weapons depot of the Russian intelligence service. According to reports by NDR, WDR, and Süddeutsche Zeitung, the weapons may have been intended for 'kinetic operations' such as attacks or assaults planned by Moscow. Investigators rendered the pistols inoperable, fitted them with GPS trackers, and monitored the site in an attempt to catch the perpetrators red-handed, but no one retrieved the cache. Insiders now consider the cache 'dead,' likely because the perpetrators became aware of the police operation. The Attorney General is investigating the case, and a suspect was arrested in Romania in the fall. The report notes that such secret weapons depots were a standard practice during Soviet times.
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Federal Prosecutor Investigates Weapons Cache Found in Berlin Forest Linked to Russian Intelligence
German security authorities discovered a cache containing two pistols in a forest near Berlin last year, with the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) suspecting it is a secret weapons depot of the Russian secret service. The weapons may have been intended for 'kinetic operations' including attacks or assaults planned by Moscow. Investigators equipped the pistols with GPS trackers and rendered them inoperable, hoping to catch perpetrators picking them up, but the cache is now considered 'dead' as perpetrators likely became aware of the police operation. The Federal Prosecutor's Office is investigating a suspect on suspicion of espionage and preparation of a serious act of violence endangering the state. Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt confirmed the reports, noting the suspect was arrested in Romania in the fall. The article notes that secret weapons depots were common in Soviet times as part of standard repertoire.
Security Authorities Discover Hidden Weapons Cache Near Berlin
Security authorities have discovered a secret weapons cache containing two handguns in a forest near Berlin, in the state of Brandenburg. According to reports from Norddeutscher Rundfunk, Westdeutscher Rundfunk, and Süddeutsche Zeitung, the Federal Public Prosecutor's Office is investigating on suspicion of preparing a serious act of violence endangering the state. A suspect was arrested in Romania and may have set up the cache. The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution reportedly believes the weapons were deposited on behalf of Russian intelligence services, possibly for attacks. The weapons were found after a tip-off last late summer and were rendered inoperable. The cache was monitored but without success, as perpetrators may have noticed the discovery. Both the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution and the Federal Public Prosecutor's Office declined to comment publicly.
Security Authorities Discover Hidden Weapons Near Berlin, Suspect Russian Intelligence
German security authorities have discovered a hidden weapons cache in a forest near Berlin, containing two handguns. According to media reports from Norddeutscher Rundfunk, Westdeutscher Rundfunk, and Süddeutsche Zeitung, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution suspects Russian intelligence services are behind the depot. The Federal Public Prosecutor General has launched an investigation on suspicion of preparing a serious act of violence endangering the state. A suspect was arrested in Romania some time ago and may have set up the cache. The weapons were found in late summer of the previous year following a tip, and were rendered inoperable. German security authorities believe the weapons were intended for agents to carry out so-called kinetic operations, such as assassinations, on behalf of Russia. The cache was monitored but without success, and perpetrators may have noticed the discovery.