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German police conducted a large-scale operation with 1200 officers, raiding dozens of Hells Angels addresses in North Rhine-Westphalia and banning a local club. Assets worth 2.5 million euros were seized.
The chairman of the German Federal Criminal Police Association caused an uproar with a statement, prompting questions about what he actually said and its accuracy.
German federal police in Leipzig are taking action against the smuggling of Syrians, where individuals in Germany sent their real IDs to similarly looking compatriots in their home country for illegal entry.
Germany's police crime statistics show a slight decrease of almost 6% in recorded criminal offenses and a reduction in violent crimes, marking the first decline since 2022.
German police have initiated the first 'Speedweek' of the year, a reinforced radar control campaign known as 'Blitzermarathon', to enforce traffic laws.
German police recorded a significant increase in rape investigations last year, with the Justice Minister acknowledging sexual violence against women as a serious problem in Germany.
A 19-year-old accused of killing a police officer with a service weapon in Germany has been acquitted due to being found not criminally responsible, a verdict described as a 'scandal' by observers.
German police stopped a 22-year-old driver who had an unbelted four-year-old child sitting on his lap, with the child also holding a cigarette in his mouth.
German police conducted extensive raids in connection with a September arson attack that caused a 60-hour power outage for 50,000 people in southeast Berlin.
German police reported that two individuals were shot dead in a snack bar in Raunheim, near Frankfurt Airport, on Tuesday.
Berlin police are investigating publicist Rainer Zitelmann for comparing Vladimir Putin to Adolf Hitler in a shared image montage, a case exclusively reported by NZZ.
16-year-old Laura, who had been missing from Patras, Greece, since January 8, was found by German police during a random check in Berlin. She remains in a facility for minors in Germany.
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A nationwide police operation in Germany, led by the Federal Criminal Police Office, is targeting around 140 individuals suspected of online hate speech, primarily concerning social media postings.
German authorities launched a large-scale police operation involving 1,200 officers across 28 cities, targeting the Hells Angels motorcycle gang. The raids aimed to combat organized crime and seize assets from the group.
The head of a German criminal police association controversially advised women to avoid relationships with men, citing safety concerns. This statement sparked debate regarding its implications for personal safety and gender relations.
HiPP has recalled baby food products in several Central European countries, including Austria and Lithuania, after rat poison was discovered in some jars. German police are investigating the incident as a potential extortion attempt, while HiPP initially denied claims but confirmed the recall.
German authorities have uncovered a prostitution network suspected of bringing dozens of Chinese women into the country without permits. Two Chinese nationals are believed to be leading the operation, which used phone operators in China for bookings.
German police are conducting a "Speedweek" initiative, intensifying radar controls across many regions to highlight the dangers of excessive speed in road traffic.
Police in South Hesse, Germany, inspected 24 tour buses, primarily from Eastern Europe, finding such severe defects in some that they were prohibited from continuing their journeys. A curious discovery was also made during the checks.
Border guards at the Šalčininkai checkpoint in Lithuania intercepted a stolen Volvo truck, registered in Lithuania but sought by German police, as it was en route to Belarus.
German police have conducted raids in Berlin and three other states as part of an investigation into a large-scale power outage that occurred in September last year. Four individuals are suspected of causing the disruption.
German police are searching for an unusual haul after a container filled with 15 tons of fruit jellies and gummy candies was stolen from a truck parked near a highway in northern Germany.
German Police Raid AfD Lawmaker's Home Over Years-Old Social Media Posts Authored by Thomas Brooke via Remix News, Police and prosecutors in Munich carried out searches on Friday morning at the private residence and Bavarian State Parliament office of AfD lawmaker René Dierkes, reportedly in connection with alleged insults and social media posts dating back several years. Dierkes, 34, who represents the Munich-East constituency in the Bavarian State Parliament, said the inves...
German criminal police are warning travelers about an increase in flight rescheduling scams, with one tourist losing 2,500 euros. Authorities urge using only official airline websites and portals for bookings.
A 16-year-old named Laura, who was previously missing, has been located by German police during a random check and transferred to a reception facility, where she was examined by a psychologist.
Former tourism icon and senator Václav Fischer is again in the media spotlight and sought by German police due to accusations that have led to a search warrant and are impacting his new business ventures.
German police conducted a raid on a Lithuanian suspect in Detmold, North Rhine-Westphalia, who is believed to be involved in a serious incident of sabotage, as confirmed by the Dortmund public prosecutor's office.
A driver from Luxembourg fled a German police border control, leading to a pursuit where the vehicle was stopped and one passenger was subsequently taken into custody.
In the murder trial concerning the death of an 81-year-old landlord in Biblis, criminal police officers testified about the investigation, stating that video footage and forensic evidence pointed to the accused, who denies involvement.
German police statistics for 2025 indicate a significant increase in reported rape cases, reaching nearly 14,000, with migrants reportedly being vastly overrepresented in the figures.
German police recorded nearly 14,000 rape cases in 2025, a nine percent increase from the previous year, prompting Justice Minister Hubig to announce stricter laws for severe forms of the crime.
Police forces in the German states of Hesse and Thuringia plan to jointly invest in modern helicopters, as their current aircraft are aging and not always fully operational.
German police stopped a driver whose four-year-old child was sitting unsecured on his lap with a cigarette in his mouth; the father also possessed a fake driver's license, and the child seat was found in the trunk.
Serbian police generals Dragan Vasiljević, Marko Kričak, and Goran Colić met with Martina Link, Vice President of the German Federal Criminal Police (BKA), and other high-ranking officials.
Two people were killed in a shooting at a bar in Raunheim, near Frankfurt, overnight. The perpetrator fled the scene and is currently being sought by German police.
A new study by the German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) reportedly found that nearly half of all Muslims under 40 in Germany hold 'Islamist' attitudes, raising concerns about societal integration.
Plainclothes police in Passau, Lower Bavaria, Germany, discovered 150,000 euros in cash in a 39-year-old passenger's suitcase on a train, suspecting it may be linked to money laundering.
The case of 16-year-old Laura, who disappeared from Patras and was located in Germany, is still open with German police investigating and awaiting developments regarding her potential return to Greece.
A 42-year-old Bosnian social welfare recipient, Huso B., known to German police for theft, has reportedly avoided deportation despite being ordered to leave the country, causing widespread anger in Germany.