German Authorities Find Suspected Russian Weapons Cache Near Berlin
German officials say the cache held two handguns and ammunition, and investigators are seeking a Romanian suspect tied to the case.
- On Friday, German media reported that security authorities discovered two handguns in a forest near Berlin, which they suspect were left for Russian agents to carry out "kinetic operations."
- The Federal Public Prosecutor is investigating the cache as a "dead letterbox," a secret drop site used to preposition materials for a serious act of violence endangering the state.
- Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt confirmed Friday that Germany is in contact with Romania regarding the possible extradition of a suspect detained there in connection with the weapons discovery.
- Dobrindt warned the case demonstrates a high threat level, with potential targets including Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger and supporters of Ukraine.
- The BfV has warned of escalating "hybrid warfare," citing an explosive-laden drone found this month at Leipzig airport, signaling risks to critical defense infrastructure.
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German police have found a weapons cache in the forest. It is suspected that Russian security services would use them for executions. – We are under great threat, says the German Interior Minister.
Germany Suspects Russia Stashed Arms in Forest
German investigators quietly watched an underground weapons cache near Berlin for months, hoping someone would come back for it. No one did—but officials now say they suspect Russian intelligence planted it and are trying to extradite a "low-level agent" from Romania in connection with the find. Interior Minister Alexander...
German officials believe that the stash was used by Russian intelligence to carry out "kinetic operations", including murders.
After Arms Haul From Forest Near Berlin, German Minister's 'Russia Hand' Hint
While he avoided naming Moscow, German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said involvement of a "foreign power" could not be ruled out in the weapons case, adding that federal prosecutors were investigating.
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German Minister of the Interior appears at a press conference and confirms the discovery and detention of a suspect in Romania, where he is still being held
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