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www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
Europe news

German police arrest two men accused of smuggling as many as 200 migrants into the European Union

German police arrested two men accused of smuggling more than 200 migrants into the European Union.
The suspects allegedly transported migrants in extreme heat and unsuitable vehicles without providing rest or food.
Germany has been under pressure to curb migration and speed up deportations of rejected asylum-seekers. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
Germany news

500 German police raid properties of Hamas supporters throughout the country

German police officers carry out raids on properties of Hamas members and supporters following a formal ban on the terrorist group.
Germany has around 450 Hamas members involved in a range of activities, from sympathy and propaganda to financing and fundraising.
The raids, involving 500 police officers, took place in Berlin and other states to enforce the bans and gather evidence. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
6 months ago
Germany politics

German police raid Islamic centre over alleged ties to Iran, Hezbollah

German police conducted raids at 54 sites across the country in an investigation into an Islamic centre with alleged links to Iran and Hezbollah.
The raids were part of an effort to gather evidence for an investigation into support for Hezbollah, and no arrests were made during the operation.
The German government emphasized that they were targeting Islamists, not Islam as a religion or any specific state. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
Germany politics

German authorities raid properties linked to group suspected of promoting Iranian ideology

German police raided 54 locations across the country in an investigation of a Hamburg-based center suspected of promoting Iranian ideology and supporting Hezbollah.
The Islamic Center Hamburg, or IZH, has long been under observation by Germany's domestic intelligence agency.
Authorities are examining whether the IZH can be banned and material seized during the raids will be evaluated. [ more ]
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3 weeks ago
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Germany: Berlin police clear pro-Palestinian protest camp DW 04/26/2024

Pro-Palestinian protest camp outside Berlin Chancellery cleared by German police amidst demands to end arms shipments to Israel. [ more ]
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1 month ago
Germany news

German police shut down pro-Palestinian conference DW 04/13/2024

German police shut down pro-Palestinian conference due to fear of antisemitic remarks. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
Germany news

German police offer 5,000 euros for information on latest synagogue attack

German police offer reward for information on synagogue arson attack in Oldenburg.
Police urge public to submit witness accounts through online portal to help solve the case.
Rise in antisemitic crimes in Germany following recent events in Israel and Gaza. [ more ]
www.dw.com
1 month ago
Germany news

Germany probes at least 400 police over far-right views DW 04/04/2024

Over 400 German police officers are under investigation for right-wing extremist or conspiracist ideologies.
These extremist ideologies within police ranks pose a threat to democracy and the rule of law in Germany. [ more ]
www.dw.com
1 month ago
Germany news

Germany detains two IS suspects over Swedish attack plan DW 03/19/2024

Two suspected Islamists arrested in Germany for planning firearms attack near Swedish parliament.
Suspects had made concrete preparations for the attack but failed to obtain weapons. [ more ]
www.dw.com
2 months ago
Germany news

Berlin police probe fire at Ukrainian refugee center DW 03/13/2024

German police investigating possible arson after fire at refugee center near Berlin
300 Ukrainian refugees escape unharmed from a fire at the accommodation center [ more ]
www.dw.com
2 months ago
Germany news

Berlin police seize suspected home of RAF fugitive DW 03/03/2024

German police intensify search for long-time fugitives from far-left militant RAF group.
RAF members conducted a series of robberies to finance underground life for over three decades. [ more ]
www.dw.com
2 months ago
Europe news

Germany: Police raid suspected people smugglers DW 02/21/2024

German police conducted raids in four states to combat people-smuggling gangs helping individuals cross the English Channel.
621 people crossed the channel in small boats in January 2024, prompting crackdown efforts. [ more ]
Coindesk
3 months ago
Cryptocurrency

German Police Seize $2.1B Worth of Bitcoin in Piracy Sting

German police have seized 50,000 bitcoin worth $2.17 billion, making it their largest cryptocurrency seizure ever.
The bitcoin was related to a piracy website operation in 2013 and proceeds from that venture were converted to bitcoin.
There is an ongoing investigation into commercial money laundering, but no official charges have been filed. [ more ]
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