Six investigated in Germany in relation to bomb plot
German prosecutors today said that at least six people were under investigation over an alleged plot to blow up an aircraft.
The six are believed to have begun preparations for an attack on behalf of “so far unknown” terrorist backers, federal prosecutors said in a statement.
Several of the accused last summer approached a person with security clearance at an unidentified airport, the statement said.
That person said he or she was prepared to load a case or bag containing explosives onto a plane in an exchange for an unspecified payment, it added.
Prosecutors said the accused then contacted the plot’s alleged backers, but were unable to agree on the value of the promised reward.
The six, who could face charges of belonging to or supporting a terrorist organisation, were temporarily detained on Friday, but five of them were released on Saturday after questioning.
The remaining suspect was kept in custody over an unrelated matter.
Prosecutors said that further people who so far have not been identified were also suspected of involvement.
