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German police arrest 17-year-old Syrian over suspected terror plot

Xinhua
| May 12, 2026
2026-05-12

BERLIN, May 11 (Xinhua) -- A 17-year-old Syrian national has been arrested in the northern German city of Hamburg on suspicion of planning a terrorist attack, German broadcaster NDR said on Monday.

The suspect allegedly planned to carry out an attack in a shopping mall, a bar, or a police station.

According to the NDR report, the suspect was arrested last Thursday. During a search of the suspect's apartment, investigators seized materials believed to be intended for the attack.

Investigations suggest the youth was inspired by the Islamic State (IS) extremist group, said NDR. Enditem

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