Suspected Russian Saboteurs Arrested in Swiss-German Operation

Joint law enforcement operation leads to arrest of three Ukrainian nationals, including one in Switzerland, suspected of planning attacks on freight transport on behalf of Russia.

Key Takeaways

Three Ukrainian nationals arrested in joint Swiss-German operation for suspected Russian-backed sabotage
Two arrests made in Germany (Cologne and Konstanz) and one in Swiss canton of Thurgau
Suspects planned attacks on freight transport using explosive and incendiary devices
Test packages containing GPS trackers were sent from Cologne

By The Numbers

July 2024

Date of DHL Leipzig logistics center fire incident

Number of Ukrainian suspects arrested

They Said

"We are observing aggressive behaviour by the Russian intelligence services"
— Former BfV President Thomas Haldenwang

Major Security Operation Uncovers Russian-Linked Sabotage Plot

Investigation Details and Arrests

Swiss-German Cooperation and Response

Broader Security Implications

Sources & References

Suspect bombers with Russian links arrested in Switzerland

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Key Takeaways

Three Ukrainian nationals arrested in joint Swiss-German operation for suspected Russian-backed sabotage
Two arrests made in Germany (Cologne and Konstanz) and one in Swiss canton of Thurgau
Suspects planned attacks on freight transport using explosive and incendiary devices
Test packages containing GPS trackers were sent from Cologne

By The Numbers

July 2024

Date of DHL Leipzig logistics center fire incident

Number of Ukrainian suspects arrested

They Said

"We are observing aggressive behaviour by the Russian intelligence services"
— Former BfV President Thomas Haldenwang

Key Takeaways

By The Numbers

They Said

Major Security Operation Uncovers Russian-Linked Sabotage Plot

Investigation Details and Arrests

Swiss-German Cooperation and Response

Broader Security Implications

Sources & References

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