German Police Detain Two Suspected PKK Operatives in Leipzig Following Seizure of Arsenal and Drugs
LEIPZIG — German authorities have detained two men with suspected ties to the terrorist organisation Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) after a routine traffic stop in the eastern city of Leipzig led to the discovery of a significant cache of weapons and illegal narcotics. Police seized more than five firearms, ammunition, and over one kilogram of crystal methamphetamine during the operation, raising concerns about potential militant activities within the country.
The investigation reportedly began on Saturday evening when police officers pulled over a taxi for a standard control check. According to local media reports, the passenger—identified as 23-year-old Numan K.—attempted to flee the scene on foot but was quickly apprehended by officers. a subsequent search of his belongings revealed five unregistered 9mm pistols and a quantity of ammunition concealed in his bag.
Following the initial arrest, authorities executed a search warrant at an apartment Numan K. shared with a second suspect, identified as 56-year-old Metin B. Inside the residence, investigators discovered additional unregistered firearms and a large stash of crystal methamphetamine weighing more than one kilogram (approximately 2.2 pounds).
Both men are now being investigated for their alleged connections to the PKK, which is classified as a terrorist organization by Germany, the European Union, and the United States. Investigators are particularly focused on the online activities of the 56-year-old suspect, Metin B., who reportedly maintained an active presence on the social media platform Twitter (now X). His account was noted for content supportive of the PKK and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in Syria, prompting authorities to probe whether the stockpiled weapons were intended for a politically motivated attack or organized criminal enterprise.
The Leipzig public prosecutor’s office has taken over the case, and both suspects remain in custody as the investigation continues. Security officials in Germany have long monitored the activities of the PKK, estimating the group has thousands of active followers in the country who are often involved in fundraising and propaganda efforts. This latest seizure marks a notable escalation involving both lethal weaponry and hard drugs, distinguishing it from typical political activism cases.
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