Authorities in Baden-Württemberg and Hesse arrested three suspects—two Lebanese brothers, aged 15 and 20, and a 20-year-old Turkish man—over an alleged plot to carry out a terrorist attack.
The Karlsruhe public prosecutor revealed the trio had acquired an assault rifle, ammunition, and other tactical gear, raising suspicions of their intent to commit “a severe act of violence that endangers the state.”
Investigators suspect the brothers, driven by radical Islamist ideology and allegiance to ISIS, were orchestrating an attack. Police searches uncovered knives, a tactical vest, a balaclava, and electronic devices, which are now under analysis. All three men are in custody following their court appearance. Officials assured the public there was “no specific threat” at any time.
Interior ministers Thomas Strobl and Roman Poseck praised law enforcement for thwarting the plot, emphasizing the importance of heightened vigilance and cooperation across state lines. Poseck highlighted the “tense” security situation and pushed for expanded police powers through proposed legislation.
Despite the suspects’ migration backgrounds and Islamist motivations, neither minister addressed these factors, raising concerns about the political unwillingness to confront the deeper implications of mass migration from predominantly Muslim nations.
