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German police detain three men on suspicion of preparing state-endangering crime in Dortmund area
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On the evening of October 1, 2026, police in Dortmund, Germany, acting on an intelligence tip, detained three men in the cities of Unna and Hagen on suspicion of preparing a 'state-endangering crime.' Special police units (SEK) conducted the arrests around 7:30 PM. The suspects include a 33-year-old German citizen from Münster residing in Unna, and two Syrian nationals aged 20 and 24 living in Hagen. The operation was coordinated with the North Rhine-Westphalia State Criminal Police Office (LKA) and other security authorities. Police have not disclosed the nature or target of the alleged planned crime, stating that the background and circumstances are under investigation. The report was published by Die Welt and attributed to the AFP news agency.
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SEK officers in Hagen during the operation. Source: Alex Talash / dpa
Police in Dortmund received an intelligence tip indicating that a "state-endangering crime" was being prepared. On Thursday evening, special operations command (SEK) units carried out raids in Unna and Hagen, taking three men into custody.
- The operation took place around 7:30 p.m., supported by special forces.
- Those detained include a 33-year-old German national from Münster, residing in Unna, and two Syrian nationals, aged 20 and 24, living in Hagen.
The police stated that the measure was closely coordinated with the North Rhine-Westphalia State Criminal Police Office (LKA NRW) and other security authorities.
No further details have been provided regarding the nature or potential target of the alleged planned crime. The background and further circumstances remain under investigation.
Source: AFP / rct
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