Law enforcement officials in Germany and Austria have arrested multiple suspected Islamic terrorists who were allegedly planning attacks on Christmas or New Year’s Eve.
The suspects, believed to be connected to ISIS-K, were mainly Tajiks.
Vienna and Cologne were identified as potential targets, prompting increased security measures and police presence at public spaces and religious events. (Trending: Trans Athlete Breaks College Record After Joining Women’s Team)
In response to Islamic terrorists “across Europe are calling for attacks on Christian events – especially around December 24th,” Vienna Police reported an “increased terror alert level.”
“The security authorities have increased the corresponding protective measures in public spaces in Vienna and the federal states,” added the law enforcement officials.
Chief of Cologne Police, Michael Esser, said, “We will take everything into account this evening to ensure the safety of cathedral visitors on Christmas Eve.”
“In coordination with the security officer of the cathedral chapter, the cathedral is searched with sniffer dogs after the evening mass and then locked,” he continued.
“Tomorrow all visitors will be screened before entering the church,” added the chief.
Authorities in both countries are taking special protective measures to prevent potential attacks, including searching buildings for explosives and screening visitors before entering churches.
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