Terror alarm in Karlsruhe: Police arrest IS sympathizer!

Terror alarm in Karlsruhe: Police arrest IS sympathizer!

Shortly after the news about the arrest of alleged IS terrorists, Germany discussed terrorist risk and security measures. In a coordinated campaign, emergency services from Baden-Württemberg and Hesse took three young men, including two Lebanese brothers aged 15 and 20 and a 20-year-old Turks. These arrests occurred on Sunday, as the Karlsruhe public prosecutor announced the following Tuesday.

like Junge Freiheit , the suspects had already made concrete preparations for a terrorist attack, supported of their deeply rooted sympathy for the Islamic state. The burden of proof found is impressive: a assault rifle with ammunition, tactical vests, knives, storm hoods and electronic devices such as cell phones and data carriers that are currently being examined. But the authorities issued the all -clear: there was never any acute danger, the public prosecutor assures.

reinforced security measures required

The investigation is supported by the interior ministers from both affected federal states. Thomas Strobl from Baden-Württemberg emphasizes the vigilance of the security forces: "Our structures work-also across national borders." His Hessian colleague Roman Poseck also underlines that this case illustrates the tension of the current security situation and he demands more powers for the security authorities. A suitable security package is already in the legislative process.

On the migration background of the suspects and their sympathy for the Islamic state, both ministers did not enter into their statements. Perhaps this is a sign of the politically delicate discussion about integration and religious extremism that Germany has been busy.

an alarm signal for society?

But the arrest of these alleged terrorists continues to keep the public in suspense. The threatening picture of two brothers, reinforced by the presentation of a young person who is apparently caught in the catches of radical ideologies, rummages society. It seems that the threat was more tangible than some thought, such as Youtube indicates the arrest.

The discussion about the balance of security and freedom, integration and radicalization will certainly continue. Nevertheless, the praise of the fast and effective measures of the security forces that can prevent worse remains an important signal to everyone involved: the fight against terror on German soil has consequences.