Drone attack Leipzig: Suspect lived in Russia for years
A Latvian citizen suspected in connection with the attempted drone attack on Leipzig/Halle Airport had been residing in Russia for years.
Latvian suspect with residence in Russia – security authorities cooperate
Google News LU DE reports: In the case of the failed drone attack on Leipzig/Halle Airport, Latvian security authorities have commented on the investigation. A Latvian citizen considered a suspect in the matter had maintained permanent residence in Russia for several years, the security police in Riga told the news agency Leta. The authority also confirmed that it is cooperating with German investigators and providing active support.
Several German media outlets reported on Wednesday that investigators have two suspects in their sights. The Federal Prosecutor's Office has so far made no public statement on this. According to information from NDR, WDR and the Süddeutsche Zeitung, one of the two suspects is said to possess both a Latvian passport and a Russian one.
On the night of 5 August, a drone with professional explosives and a detonator was discovered on the grounds of the airport in Leipzig. The Federal Prosecutor's Office has been investigating since then on suspicion of attempted causing of a explosives explosion. The German government has held Russia responsible for the attack. Moscow denies these accusations.
Source: Google News LU DE