Arson attack on Munich defence contractor: Two suspects in custody, Russia suspected
Following an arson attack on a Munich defence company, two suspects are being held in pre-trial detention. Authorities are investigating a political motive and suspect Russian involvement.
Arson attack on Munich defence contractor: Arrest warrants issued, Russia under suspicion
Following an arson attack on a defence contractor in Munich, a judge has issued arrest warrants against two suspects. The two men have been in pre-trial detention since then, as reported by Google News LU DE citing several German media outlets.
The company affected is Rohde & Schwarz, a conglomerate specialising in measurement technology and defence electronics with headquarters in the Bavarian state capital. The investigating authorities are proceeding on the assumption of a political motive for the crime.
According to information from the Süddeutsche Zeitung, German authorities suspect Russia behind the attack. A direct connection to the war in Ukraine or deliveries of defence equipment has not been officially confirmed to date.
Munich police and other security authorities have taken over the investigation. No publicly confirmed information is yet available regarding the nationality of the two arrested persons or the exact course of events.
Source: Google News LU DE