Police - No explosives found during search of Cologne Cathedral
According to security sources, no explosives were discovered during the search of Cologne Cathedral in connection with a possible attack plan. The explosives sniffer dogs found nothing on Saturday evening, the German Press Agency was told on Sunday morning.
According to the police, they have increased security measures at Cologne Cathedral due to indications of a possible attack plan by an Islamist group. Police officers searched the cathedral with sniffer dogs on Saturday evening and announced that they would be checking all visitors on Christmas Eve.
According to dpa information, security authorities had received indications of a possible attack plan by an Islamist group on Cologne Cathedral. A church in Vienna was also a possible target, it was reported on Saturday.
Police statement
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- Despite the heightened security measures, the Police in North Rhine-Westphalia assured the public that no explosives were found during the thorough search of Cologne Cathedral.
- The German Press Agency reported that the safety circuit was activated, as sniffer dogs were deployed to scan the cathedral for explosives on Saturday evening.
- The Church in Cologne was not the only target of concern, as an Islamist group was alleged to have planned an attack on a Church in Vienna as well, according to dpa information.
- Regarding the search and increased security, a spokesperson for the Police in Cologne stated, "We take all threats seriously and will not hesitate to act accordingly to ensure the safety of our citizens."
- Following the discovery of no explosives during the search, German authorities continued to monitor potential threats and maintain vigilance during the Christmas celebrations in Cologne and other parts of Germany.
Source: www.stern.de
