Anschlag geplant?: Sabotageplan in Nürnberg? Zwei Männer in U-Haft
Brandbeschleuniger, ein unbekanntes Ziel und ein möglicher Auftrag aus dem Ausland: Zwei Belarussen sitzen in Bayern in Untersuchungshaft. Was die Ermittler über den mutmaßlichen Sabotageplan wissen.
The General State Prosecutor's office in Munich is investigating two men suspected of planning a sabotage attack using accelerants in the Nuremberg area, reportedly on behalf of a foreign government or organization and for monetary gain. The target was an unspecified building or critical infrastructure facility that was intended to be set on fire, causing significant material damage and endangering the security of the Federal Republic of Germany. The investigation is focused on conspiracy to commit arson and sabotage.
The Bavarian Central Office for Combating Extremism and Terrorism (ZET) has taken over the investigative proceedings from the Nuremberg-Fürth state prosecutor's office. The suspects are two Belarusian nationals aged 50 and 39, who have been in custody since October 7th. A parallel investigation is ongoing in Romania, where the Romanian authorities have requested the extradition of the suspects.
The Romanian authorities are investigating the men for their alleged involvement in a fire attack on an industrial park in Brasov, Romania, on September 14th, where a defense company had production facilities. According to information from "Spiegel," the Romanian security services believe the suspects belong to a Russian-controlled espionage and sabotage network.
The men are currently presumed innocent until proven otherwise. Earlier this month, two suspected saboteurs were arrested in Germany for allegedly setting a fire at a Starlink station in Poland.
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