The Federal Prosecutor's Office of Germany reported the arrest of three citizens of Ukraine suspected of planning sabotage in Europe. According to Tagesschau.de , detentions took place in Germany and Switzerland. The suspects are accused of agent for sabotage purposes.
According to the investigation, the men - Vladislav T., Danilo B. and Eugene B. - acted on the task of the Russian Federation and allegedly prepared explosions at the objects of freight transport. One of the plans provided for the departure of parcels with explosive devices from Germany to Ukraine, which were to work during transportation.
Spiegel clarifies that arrests were made last weekend and on Tuesday, May 14, in Constantine, Cologne and Switzerland . Investigators say the suspects have already started preparing for the task by sending test parcels with GPS trackers. According to the investigation, Eugene purchased trackers in Switzerland, handed them to Daniel, who delivered them to Cologne. From there, Vladislav organized a postal departure to Ukraine - in order to check the routes of freight.
Germany's Federal Prosecutor's Office is considering the case as a serious threat to security. The department emphasizes the connections of suspects with the special services of Russia.
The case is investigated by the competent authorities of Germany in cooperation with Swiss law enforcement.