Due to the events in the Middle East, Germany has increased the security of Christmas markets due to the threat of terrorist attacks. This was stated to BILD by the chairman of the German police union Rainer Wendt, writes UNN.
Due to events in the Middle East at Christmas markets in Germany, there was a terrorist threat. Because of their Christian origin, these holidays are becoming a target for attacks by Islamist terrorists,
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Christmas markets are opening all over Germany, and the Federal Office for the protection of the Constitution reports that the risk of attacks on them has "greatly increased". In addition, law enforcement officers reported on the detention of two teenagers who allegedly prepared the attack on December 1.
It is noted that in some cities, for example, such as Frankfurt or Stuttgart have already taken unprecedented security measures. So, in Special metal fences were installed in Frankfurt, and more police officers took to the streets, than ever before.
In Stuttgart, poles were also installed around the Market Square, where the Christmas market takes place, which, due to their heavy weight, can only be moved by a forklift. The manufacturer claims that they can stop any car.
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The Berlin Fair on Breitscheidplatz is guarded especially carefully. In 2016, a terrorist crashed here into a crowd in a car. Then 12 people were killed and 67 were injured.
I was here the day the attack took place. Just ten minutes before it. A year later, it became difficult for me to be here, but today I have no worries. Everything is protected,