Prosecutor's Office Flensburg and State Criminal Office Schleswig-Holstein Announce Joint Press Release on the Search for a Freighter in Kiel Harbor
In the port city of Kiel, an ongoing investigation is being led by the Flensburg Public Prosecutor's Office. The investigation, which began on August 26, 2025, stems from the recording of images, possibly including the use of a drone for reconnaissance and picture-taking.
The suspected activity is believed to involve a drone, which was possibly launched from a searched ship and controlled via a naval vessel. The operation aimed to prevent threats to Germany's maritime critical infrastructure.
On September 7, 2025, a joint search operation was conducted by the Schleswig-Holstein State Police and Lower Saxony Police on a specific ship in Kiel-Holtenau lock. The search was part of an investigation by the Flensburg Public Prosecutor's Office into suspected espionage for sabotage purposes and endangering security.
The Senior Public Prosecutor Petersen-Thrö at the Flensburg Regional Court Public Prosecutor's Office is leading the investigation. The State Criminal Investigation Office Schleswig-Holstein is also involved in the investigation.
No further details about the search results or the name of the senior public prosecutor leading the investigation related to suspected espionage and sabotage against the German maritime critical infrastructure in Flensburg are being provided at this time, due to the ongoing procedure.
The Flensburg Public Prosecutor's Office has control over press releases regarding the investigation. For more information, you can contact the Flensburg Regional Court Public Prosecutor's Office at 0461 89345.
The investigation is taking place in Kiel, specifically within the Kiel-Holtenau lock. The operation aimed to ensure the safety and security of Germany's maritime critical infrastructure. The investigation is ongoing, and no further information will be provided at this time.
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