Stromversorgung: Über 160 Sabotageziele? Bundesanwaltschaft ermittelt nun
Mehrfach gab es Sabotage-Angriffe auf das Stromnetz, ein 48-Jähriger bekannte sich dazu und wurde festgenommen. Wegen der Tragweite der Fälle wechselt die Zuständigkeit nun nach Karlsruhe.
The German Federal Prosecutor's Office is investigating over 160 sabotage targets in the wake of multiple attacks on Germany's power grid. The Karlsruhe authorities took over the case due to its significance, according to a spokesperson. The charges include attempted and completed acts of unconstitutional sabotage, as well as the attempted and completed disruption of public services.
The attacks reportedly targeted cross-border areas aiming to cause widespread power outages. The 48-year-old suspect allegedly attempted to sabotage power lines near coal-fired power plants in North Rhine-Westphalia, Brandenburg, and Saxony, succeeding in some cases. He was arrested near the Weisweiler coal power plant in Aachen on Tuesday.
A notebook containing notes about more than 160 sabotage targets was discovered in his van. The suspect allegedly named seven other locations he used as hideouts, and three of these have been investigated by the police. Several rocket launchers and homemade explosives were found in his possession, causing short circuits and temporarily disabling parts of nearby power plants.
The suspect claimed he would continue his attacks after meeting with the interior minister, stating that the operation was now over. The suspect is now facing charges at the Federal Court of Justice, with the investigation led by the General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden, supplemented by the offices in Cottbus and Cologne. Initial reports suggest the motive behind the attacks may be "climate terrorism."
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