Prosecutors said they were still investigating the background to the alleged acts of sabotage. (Representational)
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Two Arrested for Alleged Sabotage of German Naval Vessels in Hamburg

  • Two suspects, a 37-year-old Romanian and a 54-year-old Greek, were arrested for attempted sabotage of German naval vessels.
  • The arrests took place in Hamburg and a Greek village.
  • The men are accused of putting grit into a ship's engine, puncturing water lines, removing fuel tank caps, and deactivating safety switches.
  • Prosecutors stated that the sabotage, if undetected, could have caused significant damage, delayed departures, and endangered German security.
  • Investigations into the background of the alleged acts are ongoing amidst high alert for Russian espionage and sabotage in NATO countries.

Why It Matters: Two men arrested for attempting to sabotage German naval vessels in Hamburg, posing a security risk.

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