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German Police Thwart Major Terror Plot by Teenagers

Four teenagers have been arrested in Germany for allegedly planning ISIS-inspired attacks on churches and police using knives and Molotov cocktails.

  • Two girls and two boys, aged 15 to 16, were detained in North Rhine-Westphalia and Stuttgart under suspicion of plotting Islamist terror attacks.
  • The suspects reportedly discussed using Molotov cocktails, knives, and possibly firearms to target Christians and police officers.
  • Investigations revealed the teenagers were radicalized online and had formed a chat group to coordinate their plans.
  • Authorities have heightened security measures, reflecting ongoing concerns about Islamist terrorism in Germany, especially following recent attacks in Europe.
  • The plot was in early stages, and no specific dates or locations had been finalized, but the potential targets included Dusseldorf, Dortmund, and Cologne.
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