BERLIN, Aug 22 (Reuters) — German federal prosecutors have taken over an investigation into a cache of handguns and ammunition discovered buried in a forest northeast of Berlin, after preliminary findings suggested the weapons were prepared for assassinations on behalf of Russian intelligence.
The discovery was made in August 2026 during a routine patrol. The cache was wrapped in plastic and buried. It is not clear how long it had been there.
Police have not confirmed a Russian link. The Federal Public Prosecutor General’s office, which handles cases of terrorism and high treason, is now leading the probe — a strong signal of the case’s political sensitivity.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: What was found in the forest northeast of Berlin?
- A: A cache of handguns and ammunition wrapped in plastic and buried, discovered during a routine patrol in August 2026.
- Q: Who is investigating the case?
- A: German federal prosecutors, specifically the Federal Public Prosecutor General’s office, which handles terrorism and high treason cases.
- Q: What is the suspected connection to Russia?
- A: Preliminary findings suggest the weapons were prepared for assassinations on behalf of Russian intelligence, though police have not confirmed a link.