German police investigate arson and security incidents across Berlin
German state security has opened an arson investigation in Berlin-Marzahn amid a series of emergency responses and police operations across the capital region.
German state security is investigating a deliberate arson attack on a cable bridge in Berlin-Marzahn that caused a brief power outage. Authorities are also reviewing a potential confession letter regarding power grid sabotage in Brandenburg.
In separate incidents, police at Berlin Brandenburg Airport temporarily evacuated a terminal over suspected hazardous materials and detained a 22-year-old passenger for assaulting an airline worker.
Meanwhile, Berlin's specialized unit "Ferrum" seized firearms, ammunition, and body armor during raids against illegal weapons trafficking, identifying four suspects. Additionally, a six-year-old girl sustained minor injuries in Berlin after falling from a third-story shelter window into the arms of a passerby.
Sources: Der Spiegel, Der Standard, Die Zeit, FAZ, Tagesschau
Sources
- Die Zeit — Schusswaffen: Polizei findet Waffe bei Durchsuchungen - vier Verdächtige
- FAZ — Deutschland-Liveblog: Polizei räumt Terminal im BER wegen möglichen Gefahrguts
- Der Spiegel — Berlin-Brandenburg: Fluggast nach Attacke am Flughafen BER in U-Haft
- Tagesschau — Staatsschutz ermittelt nach Feuer an Stromkabeln in Berlin-Marzahn
- Der Standard — Mädchen fiel in Berlin aus drittem Stock – Mann fing es auf
Earlier coverage
- Oct 9, 2026, 05:00 AM UTCState security investigates Berlin cable fire as police respond to multiple incidents
- Oct 3, 2026, 10:30 PM UTCBerlin region sees airport security responses and arms trafficking raids
- Oct 2, 2026, 10:30 PM UTCPolice respond to BER terminal evacuation and execute weapons raids in Berlin region
- Oct 2, 2026, 04:30 PM UTCBerlin police clear airport terminal and target arms trafficking
- Sep 29, 2026, 02:00 AM UTCBerlin and Brandenburg police respond to airport incidents and weapons raids
- Sep 27, 2026, 02:00 AM UTCBerlin-Brandenburg region sees airport disruptions and police raids against illegal weapons trade
- Sep 21, 2026, 04:00 AM UTCBerlin police conduct weapons raids as airport incidents and intelligence failures emerge
- Sep 20, 2026, 04:00 AM UTCGerman authorities respond to Berlin airport assault and conduct weapons raids
- Sep 14, 2026, 05:30 AM UTCGerman authorities respond to security incidents and police raids
- Sep 13, 2026, 05:30 AM UTCGerman prosecutors tie deceased neo-Nazi to 1970 Munich Jewish home arson