03 Aug 2018 | 11:09 PM UTC
Germany: Possible ricin attack thwarted in Cologne
Authorities reportedly thwart a suspected Islamic State ricin attack in Cologne; one suspect arrested on the week of June 11
Event
On Wednesday, June 20, German authorities announced that police in Cologne had arrested a man with alleged ties to the Islamic State (IS), suspected of having been planning a ricin (a biological warfare agent) attack in Cologne. The individual was reportedly arrested during the week of June 11 after authorities intercepted suspicious messages on the Telegram messaging app. Additional details regarding the incident may be released in the coming days.
Advice
Individuals in Germany are advised to monitor developments to the situation and report all suspicious objects and behavior to the authorities.
