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Police Remove Protesters Who Blocked Rheinmetall Plant Entrance in Kassel

Authorities are weighing charges after a glue protest linked to the Middle East conflict.

Overview

  • Four activists parked a van across the plant access around 9:20 a.m. and glued themselves to the roadway and the vehicle.
  • The blockade took place at the Holländische Straße entrance near the street Schenkebier Stanne in Kassel.
  • Police said the demonstrators displayed banners referencing the Middle East conflict.
  • Multiple patrols responded and closed one inbound lane, causing traffic disruptions that continued into the afternoon.
  • Officers removed the protesters after they refused orders to disperse, detained them, and began reviewing potential offenses.