Hamas-linked weapons cache found in Austria

Austrian arsenal linked to Hamas found in Vienna - preventing attack on Jewish institutions in Europe

In Vienna, a cache of weapons, including pistols and magazines, was discovered in a rented room in a warehouse. According to the DSN (Austria) and an international investigation, the warehouses were used by a «Hamas-affiliated group» to prepare possible attacks on Jewish or Israeli institutions in Europe.
A British man, 39, suspected of having links to the arsenal was detained.

Details of the investigation

• The following was found in the cache 5 pistols and 10 magazines, The items were stored in a suitcase.

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• The detainee from the UK will be extradited to Germany as he is suspected of having links to the German defendants in the case.

• The Austrian Minister of the Interior announced a policy of «zero tolerance for terrorism».

Importance for European security

The incident highlights the threat of terrorist activity expanding beyond the Middle East and demonstrates that terrorist networks can quickly establish logistics bases in Europe.
This case will serve as a serious warning to Western security forces.