Terror shock in Augsburg: IS suspect on Christkindlesmarkt!

Terror shock in Augsburg: IS suspect on Christkindlesmarkt!

Augsburg, Deutschland - shocking revelations in Augsburg! A 37-year-old Iraqi asylum seeker, Ali al-G. The Bavarian police arrested the man in an asylum accommodation on Wednesday evening. This dramatic development came to light after Ali al-G. suspicious photos of the popular "Christkindlesmarkt". Authorities suspected that he was in contact with members of the infamous Islamic State (IS) and settled a dangerous series of online postings that glorified the jihad.

The suspect who came to Germany in early 2023 and applied for asylum had already attracted the attention of the security authorities. A foreign intelligence service provided decisive information that showed that Ali al-G. repeatedly posted explicit videos and potentially threatening news. A scenario in which a car races into the Christmas market - a cruel performance that was known to have been discussed in chats - alerted the authorities and finally led to the arrest. An arrest warrant to secure his deportation was issued by the Augsburg District Court.

fear of attack by car

This measure was also supported by the paragraph 58a of the Residence Act, a rarely used but powerful tool that can be used in acute hazards. The central office of foreigner extremism of the Bavarian State Office thus enabled the quick response to the impending danger. There has been no official information on the arrest itself so far, but the fear of a car attack on Christmas markets remains present. Augsburg can now breathe a sigh of relief, thanks to the fast and determined reaction of the anti-terrorist units.