Bedrohung: Generalbundesanwalt ermittelt zu Waffenfund bei Berlin

Düsseldorf - The Federal Prosecution Office is investigating a weapons depot discovered near Berlin, confirming that German interior minister Dobrindt announced in a statement on Friday. German security authorities found a hideout containing two pistols and ammunition last year, suspecting the weapons were intended for attacks. The Federal Criminal Police Office learned of the hideout in October last year, along with the Landeskriminalamt Berlin, which located and neutralized the weapons and ammunition.

Surveillance followed to identify potential buyers, but no success was achieved. In Romania, a suspect has been arrested. The General Prosecutor initiated an investigation for suspected espionage activities and preparation of a serious state-threatening violent act. There are also indications of attack plans in Romania. Interior Minister Dobrindt did not confirm a connection with Russia, but did not rule out "involvement of foreign powers."

"This case shows that we are operating in a high risk situation," he stated, adding that it is not an isolated case but rather part of a "variety of events" demonstrating the actions of so-called low-level agents. Several arrests have already been made this year.