Overview
- Authorities searched rooms at the university hospital and TU Dresden’s medical faculty on Thursday and secured extensive evidence, including phones and storage media.
- The probe targets three employees linked to the university hospital and the TU Dresden Institute of Forensic Medicine.
- Investigators say the suspected offense involves the unauthorized removal of human petrous bones, an allegation tied to the criminal charge of disturbing the peace of the dead.
- The hospital called the allegations deeply shocking and pledged full cooperation and transparent clarification, stating it will initiate necessary measures.
- Saxony’s state criminal police are assisting, the investigation is expected to take time, and local reports noted a large police presence at the ENT clinic.