Overview

• A strong chemical odor in a Reinickendorf apartment prompted police and fire services to evacuate the entire building around 23:30 on Tuesday.
• Forensic technicians seized several chemical containers from the 26-year-old tenant’s flat following the evacuation.
• Police confirmed the substances were non-explosive and found no evidence of terror-related preparations.
• A 27-year-old resident was hospitalized with respiratory irritation, and emergency services cleared the building for re-entry after safety checks.
• The 26-year-old tenant remains free and is under scrutiny by a specialist commission probing his motives and potential legal breaches.