LBCI

Germany arrests suspected IS supporters, raid properties

World News

12-11-2014 | 05:21

Share

Share

Germany arrests suspected IS supporters, raid properties

2^min

Police arrested nine men suspected of supporting militant groups in Syria and raided numerous properties in one of the largest sweeps against alleged Islamists in Germany yet, prosecutors said on Wednesday.

More than 240 police officers took part in the operation in Germany's most populous state of North Rhine-Westphalia, targeting a network believed to help radical organizations that included Islamist State.

A 58-year-old Pakistani man, Mirza Tamoor B., was arrested on suspicion that he smuggled two fighters from Germany to Syria, while a 31-year-old German, Kais B. O., was detained on suspicion of recruiting three other potential jihadists and helping them to travel to Syria, federal prosecutors said.

The two are also believed to have sent more than 3,000 euros ($3,700) to support IS and other radical groups.

According to prosecutors in Cologne, a further seven German citizens, aged between 22 and 35, were arrested on suspicion of robbing churches and schools to provide money for Islamists.

The raids targeted dozens of properties in several cities across North Rhine-Westphalia and police were investigating a further 20 suspected members of the Islamist network, they said.

Some of the suspects were also being investigated for procuring false passports for potential jihadists who wanted to travel to Syria, the local prosecutors added.

As with other western European countries, Germany is struggling to stop the radicalization of young Muslims, some of whom want to become jihadists in Syria or Iraq. Officials also worry that they might return to plot attacks on home soil.

German intelligence authorities estimate at least 450 people have left Germany for Syria and around 150 have returned. Many are being criminally investigated.

(1 US dollar = 0.8023 euro)

REUTERS

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

China says to provide humanitarian assistance to Iran, Mideast nations

2026-03-17

China says to provide humanitarian assistance to Iran, Mideast nations

Iran Guards say targeted US command centre in Jordan with missiles

Middle East News

2026-06-11

Iran Guards say targeted US command centre in Jordan with missiles

Israel army says will 'track down, find, neutralise' Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei

Middle East News

2026-03-17

Israel army says will 'track down, find, neutralise' Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei

Lebanon says death toll from Israeli strikes on Wednesday rises to 357

2026-04-10

Lebanon says death toll from Israeli strikes on Wednesday rises to 357

Videos

Lebanon-Israel talks: delegations arrive at US Embassy in Rome — Video

2026-08-06

Lebanon-Israel talks: delegations arrive at US Embassy in Rome — Video

Residents begin returning to Zawtar el-Gharbiyeh, southern Lebanon: Video

2026-07-24

Residents begin returning to Zawtar el-Gharbiyeh, southern Lebanon: Video

Slotkin to LBCI: Lebanese army needs resources to confront Hezbollah, $36 million request submitted for special forces

2026-07-20

Slotkin to LBCI: Lebanese army needs resources to confront Hezbollah, $36 million request submitted for special forces

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

2026-06-26

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

Rubio on Lebanon-Israel framework agreement: 'beginning of the beginning,' more work needed

2026-06-26

Rubio on Lebanon-Israel framework agreement: 'beginning of the beginning,' more work needed

Lebanon, Israel sign trilateral framework agreement after Washington talks attended by Rubio: Video

2026-06-26

Lebanon, Israel sign trilateral framework agreement after Washington talks attended by Rubio: Video

Israeli strikes renew on Choukine, Maifadoun, and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon: Video

2026-06-20

Israeli strikes renew on Choukine, Maifadoun, and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon: Video

Massive Israeli strikes hit South Lebanon under ceasefire conditions

2026-06-19

Massive Israeli strikes hit South Lebanon under ceasefire conditions

Trump criticizes Israel’s Lebanon campaign, says war has gone on ‘too long’ and floats Syria role in conflict

2026-06-16

Trump criticizes Israel’s Lebanon campaign, says war has gone on ‘too long’ and floats Syria role in conflict

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

Ali al-Taher hills: Between military confrontation and surrender scenario

1

Ali al-Taher hills: Between military confrontation and surrender scenario

Lebanon Cabinet approves fees on waste-generating products despite ministerial objections

2

Lebanon Cabinet approves fees on waste-generating products despite ministerial objections

A new force for Lebanon's south? The debate over who will monitor the next phase after UNIFIL

3

A new force for Lebanon's south? The debate over who will monitor the next phase after UNIFIL

Explosion rocks ammunition factory near Rome

4

Explosion rocks ammunition factory near Rome

LBCI sources: Lebanon to hand former Syrian General Adel Issa to Syrian judiciary

5

LBCI sources: Lebanon to hand former Syrian General Adel Issa to Syrian judiciary

Israel sends troops to settler siege as US ambassador slams 'act of terror'

6

Israel sends troops to settler siege as US ambassador slams 'act of terror'

Etna eruption extends closure of Sicily's Catania airport until Saturday

7

Etna eruption extends closure of Sicily's Catania airport until Saturday

Human Rights Watch urges UN to maintain peacekeeping force in South Lebanon

8

Human Rights Watch urges UN to maintain peacekeeping force in South Lebanon

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More