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Police chief: "Very serious indications" of terrorism

Cologne police chief Johannes Hermanns has described the indications of a planned terrorist attack in Cologne Cathedral as "very serious". On December 21, the State Office of Criminal Investigation and the Cologne police were initially informed verbally by the Federal Office of Criminal...

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A police patrol car with flashing blue lights. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Crime - Police chief: "Very serious indications" of terrorism

Cologne police chief Johannes Hermanns has described the indications of a planned terrorist attack in Cologne Cathedral as "very serious". On December 21, the State Office of Criminal Investigation and the Cologne police were initially informed verbally by the Federal Office of Criminal Investigation about "indications of a possible attack scenario on Cologne Cathedral on New Year's Eve or at the turn of the year", Hermanns said on Friday in Cologne. Further checks had revealed that the information was "very serious". The security authorities had focused on a man with links to the Islamic State (IS) terrorist militia. Strict security precautions had already been taken for the church services at Christmas to avert danger.

Police statement on the danger warning for the cathedral (December 23) Police statement on security measures at Cologne Cathedral (December 26) Police statement on long-term detention for 30-year-old man (December 26) Cathedral services in the cathedral

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  1. Despite the serious indications of terrorism at Cologne Cathedral, Christmas holidays were celebrated with usual festivities, albeit under heightened security.
  2. The BKA (Federal Office of Criminal Investigation) had initially shared information about a potential attack scene at the cathedral during the turn of the year, causing concern among local authorities.
  3. Cologne's chief of police, Johannes Hermanns, emphasized the importance of vigilance and closely collaborated with the LKA (State Office of Criminal Investigation) to ensure safety during key events such as New Year's Eve.
  4. The focus of investigations was on an individual associated with IS (Islamic State) terrorism militia, who had reportedly intended to carry out a terrorist attack at the cathedral.
  5. Shortly after the Christmas services, local authorities issued a statement confirming strict security measures implemented around Cologne Cathedral to protect visitors and worshippers.
  6. As a result of these investigations, a 30-year-old man was detained for an extended period to collect further evidence related to the potential terrorist plot.
  7. The terrorism threat at Cologne Cathedral drew national and international attention, further emphasizing the importance of police forces and security services in protecting Germany's landmarks and citizens during sensitive periods like the turn of the year.

Source: www.stern.de

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