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17-Year-Old Arrested in Elmshorn for Alleged Terror Plot

Authorities reveal the suspect had foreign contacts and sought inspiration from past attacks.

  • The suspect, a 17-year-old from Elmshorn, continued his plans despite knowing about police investigations since March.
  • He allegedly conspired with an unidentified foreign contact to carry out a terrorist attack.
  • Plans for the attack were not fully developed, with potential dates in December or January but no specific location chosen.
  • The suspect admired past terrorist attacks, including the 2016 Nice attack, but had not settled on a method.
  • The investigation is ongoing, with no definitive target identified, though crowded places were considered potential sites.
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