Prosecutor's Office in Flensburg and State Criminal Office in Schleswig-Holstein jointly announce a search operation for a freighter in Kiel
The Flensburg Regional Court Public Prosecutor's Office is currently leading an investigation into a potential threat to Germany's maritime critical infrastructure. The investigation, which began in August 2025, has been ongoing since then.
On September 7, 2025, a freighter in the Kiel-Holtenau lock was searched by the Schleswig-Holstein State Police and the Lower Saxony Police. The search was conducted in connection with the prevention of threats to Germany's maritime critical infrastructure.
The investigation involves suspicions that a drone was launched from the searched ship on August 26, 2025. The drone is believed to have been controlled via a naval vessel to reconnoitre and take images of a specific target. The drone's launch and control are suspected to be part of an espionage operation with sabotage purposes and the endangering of security by mapping.
The Flensburg Public Prosecutor's Office has control over the press regarding this investigation, and no further information will be provided at this time due to the ongoing proceedings. Senior Public Prosecutor Petersen-Thrö can be contacted at 0461 89345 for any inquiries.
It is important to note that the senior public prosecutor pursuing the case of suspected espionage for sabotage purposes and endangering security through mapping by a court in Flensburg is not publicly named in available sources.
The investigation is being led by the Flensburg Public Prosecutor's Office, and while details are scarce, the public is encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities related to Germany's maritime critical infrastructure. As the investigation continues, more information may become available in due course.
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