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14-year-old in Cologne: Suspicion of IS propaganda – police sound the alarm!
In Cologne, the public prosecutor's office is investigating a 14-year-old who is said to have spread IS propaganda. No attack plans.
14-year-old in Cologne: Suspicion of IS propaganda – police sound the alarm!
In Cologne, a case involving a 14-year-old student is causing a stir. The Cologne public prosecutor's office has initiated an investigation against the teenager because he is suspected of having spread propaganda for the terrorist organization Islamic State (IS). According to a report by stern.de The boy is said to have shared videos and symbols related to IS on social platforms. This means he could possibly be guilty of violating the ban on IS.
The police searched the student's apartment for clues and were unable to find any evidence of attack plans. According to information from WDR There were no suspicions that would indicate that the teenager was planning an attack on a Christmas market in Cologne. This was made clear by Cologne's senior public prosecutor Ulrich Bremer, who also added that there was no suspicion of terrorism against the boy and that he was not in police custody.
Investigations and misunderstandings
According to the public prosecutor's office, reports about alleged attack plans appeared in various media, but these were refuted as false. “We clearly have no evidence of concrete attack plans,” explained Bremer. The youth had voluntarily gone to police to establish his identity and is currently not facing arrest.
The investigation is in full swing and in order to protect the personal rights of the 14-year-old, further details will not be published for the time being. This is particularly important as news coverage of this sensitive case has unfolded in the public eye. The spread of IS propaganda is not just a local problem, but affects society as a whole.
Background to IS propaganda
Despite its military defeats, the Islamic State's ideology has not lost its influence in recent years. Again Protection of the Constitution According to reports, IS propaganda continues to be actively spread, with calls for attacks and instructions for making explosives circulating. The German-speaking IS support scene is particularly active and often translates content into German in order to reach a broader readership.
These developments highlight the importance of being vigilant and promoting dialogue on extremism and radicalization. The recent events in Cologne are an example of the challenges we face in the face of extremism and terrorist efforts. The authorities and society are called upon to find solutions together to counteract such developments.