Russia Allegedly Behind Incendiary Devices in DHL Warehouses
Investigations are underway into fires at DHL facilities in the UK and Germany, with Russian spies suspected of planting incendiary devices.
- Counter-terrorism police in the UK and Germany are probing fires at DHL warehouses linked to incendiary devices allegedly planted by Russian operatives.
- The incidents in Birmingham, UK, and Leipzig, Germany, occurred in July and involved packages that caught fire after arriving by air.
- German authorities warned that the Leipzig device could have caused a plane crash if it ignited mid-flight, highlighting the potential danger.
- DHL has implemented enhanced security measures across its European operations in response to these incidents and ongoing investigations.
- MI5 and other European intelligence agencies have noted an increase in Russian sabotage efforts, aiming to create chaos and instability in the West.