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Cologne Police Seize Robot After Alleged Sexual Assault of Teen

German authorities in Cologne have launched an investigation into two teenagers, aged 16 and 19, after a humanoid robot allegedly groped a 16-year-old girl in a public square. Police seized the 120cm tall device, which was dressed in a white vest and gold chain, along with two mobile phones. The suspects are believed to have streamed the incident live on social media. The investigation is currently focused on determining whether the robot was remotely controlled or programmed to act autonomously, a distinction that will likely dictate the legal charges applied.

via BBC|

#cologne #crime-and-technology #german-police

world11 months ago•1 min saved

Hanau Police Probe Blood-Smeared Swastikas on Cars and Walls

Approximately 50 vehicles and property in Hanau, Germany, were defaced with what appears to be human blood and swastikas, raising concerns about a possible hate crime linked to far-right extremism, with authorities investigating the incident.

via BBC|

#blood-smeared-cars #far-right-attack #german-police

world1 year ago•3 min saved

Authorities intensify search for Madeleine McCann near Praia da Luz

A new search for Madeleine McCann is underway in Portugal, involving Portuguese and German police, focusing on areas near Praia da Luz where she disappeared in 2007, with the investigation linked to suspect Christian Brückner, who is in prison for unrelated crimes. The operation aims to find evidence that could implicate him, using ground-penetrating radar and examining multiple sites, as her family continues to seek answers.

via The Guardian|

#christian-bruckner #german-police #madeleine-mccann

world1 year ago•2 min saved

New Search Underway for Madeleine McCann in Portugal

Portuguese and German authorities have launched a new search for Madeleine McCann in Portugal, focusing on land near Praia da Luz, with Christian Brückner, a suspect in her case, linked to the area. The investigation involves searches on 21 plots of land, aiming to gather evidence in this nearly two-decade-old case, which remains unsolved.

via BBC|

#christian-bruckner #german-police #madeleine-mccann

crimeinternational-relations2 years ago•4 min saved

"German Police Detain Two Dual Nationals for Suspected Russian Spy Plot"

German police have arrested two men suspected of spying for Russia, accusing them of scouting potential attack targets, including US military bases in Germany, and preparing for sabotage actions. The arrests have prompted Germany to summon Russia's ambassador and underscored the threat of Russian espionage. The suspects are accused of planning explosive attacks to undermine military support for Ukraine, and one of them is also alleged to have been a fighter for the Donetsk People's Republic in eastern Ukraine. The arrests highlight the seriousness of Russian spying operations in Germany and the need for defensive measures against such threats.

via DW (English)|

#crimeinternational-relations #espionage #german-police

crime2 years ago•0 min saved

German Police Detain Two Suspected Russian Spies Over Alleged Sabotage Plot

German police have arrested two suspected Russian spies over a plot to bomb a military installation in the country. The suspects, who were reportedly working for Russia's GRU military intelligence agency, were apprehended in a joint operation involving German and British authorities. The arrests come amid heightened tensions between Russia and Western countries over alleged espionage activities.

via Financial Times|

#arrest #bombing-plan #crime

cybersecurity2 years ago•2 min saved

German Police Dismantle Dark Web's Kingdom Market in Global Crackdown

German police, in collaboration with international authorities, have shut down Kingdom Market, a dark web marketplace for drugs, cybercrime tools, and fake government IDs. The marketplace, which operated since March 2021, facilitated the sale of various illegal items and services, with payments made in cryptocurrencies. One administrator has been arrested in the US, and investigations are ongoing to identify others involved. Competing dark web markets are already inviting sellers from Kingdom Market to join their platforms.

via BleepingComputer|

#arrests #cybercrime #cybersecurity

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Gunman Causes Chaos at Hamburg Airport, Forces Closure

Flights to and from Hamburg Airport have been halted as German police attempt to resolve a hostage situation involving a 35-year-old man and his 4-year-old daughter. The man smashed through security with his car and parked underneath an airplane. Special forces are on the scene, and passengers were able to safely exit the aircraft. The airport's website announced the grounding of all flights due to the ongoing police operation.

via CNN|

#crime #family-drama #flights-halted

crime3 years ago•1 min saved

Police to search Portuguese reservoir in Madeleine McCann case.

Portuguese police will search a reservoir in the Algarve region, 50km from where Madeleine McCann disappeared in 2007, following a request from German police investigating the case. Christian Brueckner, a German national and formal suspect in the case, visited the area when the toddler went missing. The search comes 16 years after Madeleine's disappearance from the Ocean Club resort in Praia da Luz.

via BBC|

#christian-brueckner #crime #german-police

crime3 years ago•1 min saved

Record-breaking cocaine bust by Norwegian police.

Norwegian police have made the largest-ever cocaine seizure in the country's history, discovering 1,760 pounds of the drug in boxes of fruit in Oslo. The drugs were found following a tipoff from German police who seized 2,645 pounds in Potsdam on Tuesday. It is unclear whether the cocaine was intended for the Norwegian market or if Norway was being used as a transit point. No one has been arrested in Norway.

via Fox News|

#cocaine-seizure #crime #drug-trafficking