Stop terrorist attack: Iraqi planned attack on Augsburg market!

Stop terrorist attack: Iraqi planned attack on Augsburg market!

Eichstätt, Deutschland - In Augsburg, a 37-year-old Iraqi asylum seeker was arrested who is suspected of spying on the Christkindlesmarkt and spreading Islamist propaganda. The arrest took place on December 4, 2024, after security authorities have been targeting the man since October due to information on his activities on social media, such as the Merkur reported. While the authorities emphasize that there is no concrete stop plan, the case raises questions about the security situation, especially since the suspect may have connections to the terrorist group of Islamic State (IS) and even funds could have been transferred via an informal transfer system that is called Hawala.

deportation and terrorism financing

The Iraqi is now in Dutchy in Eichstätt after a district court has issued the order based on the Residence Act in order to counter a possible terrorist danger. The Bavarian Central Office to combat extremism and terrorism is investigating terrorism financing. Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann said that security authorities have no evidence of specific hazards for the Augsburg Christkindlesmarkt, which ensures the safety of visitors despite the general terrorist threat. As the BR , there was no concrete plans for an attack, but the case shows how serious the authorities take.

Although the security situation remains tense and the IS has repeatedly called up for attacks on Christians, Herrmann emphasized that there is no reason for citizens to do without visiting the Christmas markets. The police security measures have been reinforced in recent years to protect visitors from possible attacks. Among other things, this includes bollards, roadblocks and a present police force.