Authorities in Germany said early Sunday that they had arrested a 32-year-old Iranian national on suspicion of purchasing cyanide and ricin in an attempt to “carry out an Islamic-motivated attack”.
In a brief statement released by police in Münster, Germany, authorities said investigators searched the suspect’s home in the city of Castrop-Rauxel for poison and other evidence.
“The defendant is suspected of preparing to commit a serious act of violence that endangers the nation,” the statement said, adding that such an offense carries a prison sentence of between six months and 10 months. year.
Police did not provide any further information about the suspect. They said they had arrested another person in connection with the investigation, but did not provide details about that person.
Prosecutors said the investigation is still ongoing.
This is an evolving story.
