Crime & Justice
UNDERREPORTED
German police uncover handgun stash in Berlin woods linked to Russian plot
Authorities in Germany found a cache of handguns in a forest near Berlin that they say were meant for Russian-backed assassinations, and a suspect has been detained in Romania.
Security forces discovered several handguns hidden in a woodland area close to the German capital, believing the weapons were intended for murder contracts on behalf of Russia. A Romanian arrest was made in connection with the cache, and German officials are discussing possible extradition with their Romanian peers. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt highlighted the incident as evidence of a heightened threat environment.
Why it matters
It shows a foreign-backed assassination scheme on German soil, raising security concerns for the public.
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