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Police search Cologne Cathedral with sniffer dogs due to "danger tip-off"

Police search Cologne Cathedral with sniffer dogs due to "danger tip-off"

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Police search Cologne Cathedral with sniffer dogs due to "danger tip-off"
Police search Cologne Cathedral with sniffer dogs due to "danger tip-off"

Cops Swarm Cologne Cathedral with Noses in Tow due to "Danger Whisper"

The cops and the cathedral chapter suggested that folks ditch their bags on Christmas Eve and rock up for mass early. Though the guidance pertains to New Year's Eve, they'd already be doing their utmost to groom the cathedral visitors' safety that night, Michael Esser, the cathedral chapter's spokesperson, elaborated.

Don't expect Cologne Police to dish the deets behind the shindig. Bild newspaper spilled the beans on an arrest in Germany and others in Vienna on Saturday, following threats from an Islamic terror cell looming over Christmas and New Year's Eve events in Europe.

The Vienna police clued in Friday evening that the State Protection Office and the continued super-severe terror alert put a "boost in risk" during the Christmas holidays in Austria. So, they've beefed up the protective measures. Cops are focusing like a magnet on churches, religious events, and particularly church services and Christmas markets, the police explained.

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The Sunday sweep found cops backtracking within the cathedral to sniff out any perks. Despite the "sound the alarm" signal, hundreds still rocked up to the cathedral on St. Nicholas Eve, prompting an uptick in slobbering dogs. Security measures were cranked up to eleven as cops fingered a "danger tip-off," and following the brouhaha, there were arrests in Germany and Vienna tied to the threats against Christmas and New Year's Eve festivities in Europe. Thanks to the heightened-terror alert, Austria witnessed an escalation in protective measures during the jolly season, with a focus on churches and religious events, like mass.

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Several chatterboxes have spilled the beans on the latest threats and got their act together regarding security measures during the Christmas and New Year's Eve celebrations across Europe:

  1. La la Land:
  2. Baddies on the Loose: There's been a string of Islamist terrorism hiccups in Germany, including the Munich attack when an Afghan refugee alleged he acted out of Islamist motivations[1].
  3. Long List of Foiled Plots: German authorities have buzzed several plots, including a Hamas-related bonehead move to target Jewish sites, an ISIS-inspired crib shake-up targeting the Swedish Parliament, and a bid to whack Christmas markets in various cities[1].
  4. Cops on the Beat: Armed hooligans are now patrolling markets, and folks need to stomach everyday life with a gnawing sense of insecurity. The Munich Security Conference was just around the bend when the Munich attack went down, spotlighting the country's internal security issues[1].
  5. Hum and the UK:
  6. Morphing Threat: The Big Ben's playground has seen a shift in the terrorism threat: vehicle ramming attacks have become a new norm. Examples include the London and Manchester attacks in 2017, as well as the recent vehicle ramming in Magdeburg, Germany[3].
  7. Spies on the Waterfront: The Big Ben's crew has been tracking a Russian spy ship called the Yantar, which was spotted in British waters. This move sparked concerns of maritime sabotage by Russia-linked vessels, which prompted increased surveillance by NATO[2].
  8. Europe-Wide Questions:
  9. ISIS Dreams of Attacks: Only bad news for ISIS as they merely inspire global attacks, including Europe. The New Orleans raid on New Year's Day is proof that this group continues to make its mark[4].
  10. Targeted Good Times: MEMRI reported that ISIS has earmarked several public events in Europe and the US as potential masher spots for 2025. This list includes the Vienna Ball Season, Venice Carnival, and Oktoberfest in Munich[4].
  11. General Measures:
  12. Dedicated Watch: European governments and the Big Ben's Americans have heightened surveillance and kept a keen eye on suspicious goings-ons, especially during major events like Christmas and New Year's gigs[2][4].
  13. Tough Cop Attitude: Law-keepers are on high alert, with the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security warning about possible carbon copy killings and retaliatory attacks stemming from ISIS[4].

This collectively points to a nail-biting watch across Europe during the jolly season, running on fears of ongoing terror threats and foiled plots.

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