Terror threats in the carnival: Police increase security measures in Cologne!

In the middle of the anticipation for the street carnival, which begins on Thursday in Cologne, there is alarming news: Islamist terrorists have called on several large carnival parades on the Internet, including the Weiberfastnacht in Cologne. Including a propaganda connection to the Viennese assassin Kujtim Fejzulai, which also makes the situation dangerous, such as "https://www.oe24.at/welt/Dohung-im-web-islamisten- THE reports, reports. In response to these threats, the police increased the security measures to protect the population. Investigators are particularly concerned that potential perpetrators are getting younger and younger.

In addition to the threat of the Islamists, the police have developed an adapted security concept. According to Martin Lotz, the head of operations of the Cologne police, the population does not want to unsettle, despite the disgusting calls. It is reported that a poster with the four attack goals was published on a “Islamic State” website, which calls for violence against carnival celebrations. The affected cities are Cologne and Nuremberg, as well as Rotterdam in the Netherlands. In a lecture before the press it was emphasized that there are no specific indications of stop plans, but the general security precautions have to be revised, such as Welt shown.

increased safety precautions

The Cologne police have announced that

for the carnival days has announced around 1,500 officers more than usual in order to take into account the potential threat. The security concept is constantly monitored and updated in order to be able to react quickly to new developments. A police spokesman explained that despite the serious threats, the capacities have been prepared accordingly in order to ensure the security of the celebrants and maintain public order.