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Terror: Suspect already had police contact in Saarland

The 30-year-old, who was arrested in Wesel in connection with the terror alert for Cologne Cathedral, had previously been in contact with the police in Saarland. There had been search measures there, which had also been directed against him, the German Press Agency learned from security circles...

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A police car in front of the cathedral. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
A police car in front of the cathedral. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Investigations - Terror: Suspect already had police contact in Saarland

The 30-year-old, who was arrested in Wesel in connection with the terror alert for Cologne Cathedral, had previously been in contact with the police in Saarland. There had been search measures there, which had also been directed against him, the German Press Agency learned from security circles on Wednesday. The "Bild" newspaper had reported earlier.

The police had searched an apartment in the town on the Lower Rhine with special units on Christmas Eve and taken five men into custody. While four of them were released, the police announced on Tuesday that they had taken a 30-year-old Tajik into custody "to avert danger". There was information about him relevant to state security.

Cologne police press release

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  1. The terror alert in Cologne was a cause of concern for the German Press Agency, drawing attention to previous police contacts of the suspect in the North Rhine-Westphalia region, specifically in Saarland.
  2. The 30-year-old Tajik's determination to evade authorities was evident, as he had previously avoided detection during search measures in Saarland.
  3. holiday celebrations in Cologne were marred by the terror alert, with the local police issuing a statement to address the ongoing situation.
  4. North Rhine-Westphalia's criminal justice system took swift action after receiving information about the suspect, ultimately leading to his arrest in the city of Wesel.
  5. Terrorism poses an ongoing threat to Germany, as demonstrated by the terror alert for Cologne Cathedral and continued investigations into the 30-year-old's involvement.
  6. Local media, such as the "Bild" newspaper, played a crucial role in reporting on the developments in the case, providing updates to the concerned public in Saarland and beyond.
  7. The climate of fear generated by terror alerts like this one echoes in other parts of Germany, including the Saarland region, where heightened security measures may remain for an extended period.

Source: www.stern.de

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