German cops have arrested five men over an alleged plot to ram a vehicle into crowds at a Christmas market. Prosecutors say the plan was Islamist-motivated, targeting the festive event in southern Bavaria.
Suspects’ Shocking Backgrounds
- Three Moroccans aged 22, 28, and 30, accused of plotting mass murder.
- A 56-year-old Egyptian, reportedly an imam, is said to have urged the attack.
- A 37-year-old Syrian allegedly encouraged the group’s deadly scheme.
All five faced a magistrate on Saturday and remain in custody. Authorities shut down the plot after Friday arrests, praising top-notch intelligence teamwork.
Security Tightened After Past Tragedies
Bavaria’s interior minister Joachim Herrmann told Bild: “Excellent cooperation between our security services” stopped a “potentially Islamist-motivated attack.”
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Christmas markets across Germany attract huge crowds every year. Since the 2016 Berlin truck attack that killed 12, security at these events has been ramped up.
