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Germany investigates Russia links to weapons cache discovery, reports say
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- German intelligence discovered a weapons cache near Berlin last year suspected to be intended for assassinations linked to Russia, according to reports.
- Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt confirmed federal prosecutors are investigating a suspect in Romania for espionage and planning serious violent acts against the state.
- The cache contained two handguns and ammunition, which were rendered inoperable and monitored for months without any activity.
- Authorities have not confirmed Russian involvement but have not ruled out foreign powers' involvement in the plot.
- Several operatives, including one from Kazakhstan, have been detained this year in connection with similar espionage and violent threat investigations.
