Gun stash in German forest believed to be linked to Russia, say reports
Germany seeking to extradite suspect from Romania over guns it is feared could have been used in assassinations
TL;DR
- Germany is seeking to extradite a suspect from Romania concerning an underground weapons stash found near Berlin.
- German media reports link the discovery to Russian intelligence and suspected assassination plots on German soil.
- The interior minister confirmed a high threat level and the potential involvement of foreign powers.
- Authorities left the weapons unusable but in place for surveillance, hoping for clues, but no one attempted to collect them.
- The suspect in Romania is described as a 'low-level agent'.
- Concerns have been raised about more aggressive tactics by Russian secret services, including targeted attacks.
- Potential targets may include weapons contractor executives, exiled opposition figures, and Ukraine supporters.
- Similar incidents, including a firebomb at Leipzig airport, have been reported, with potential links to a Russian sabotage campaign.