German Federal Police

German and Polish border control and migration enforcement

7 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Poland reports nine illegal border attempts and two smuggling arrests

Following the start of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s administration, Germany implemented new border controls to address irregular migration, human trafficking, and public security. Between May 8, 2025, and August 15, 2026,

Germany and allies respond to Leipzig drone attack

22 clusters · 814 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: EU member states divided over Russian tourist visas

Following the August 4, 2026, explosive drone incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport targeting a Ukrainian Antonov An-124, Germany is accelerating security upgrades. The drone, which contained approximately 1.8 kg of Semtex,

Violent attacks and rising crime in German cities

13 clusters · 116 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Wiesbaden assault: Trio attacks 30-year-old and steals phone

The wave of urban violence and criminal activity that began in late July 2026 has expanded through mid-September, with police investigations spanning numerous German cities. In addition to ongoing investigations into a s

Implementation of Dutch consumer fireworks ban

14 clusters · 59 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Netherlands municipalities implement varying local rules for fireworks ban

Following the August 1, 2026, implementation of the ‘Wet veilige jaarwisseling’ (Safe New Year's Eve Act), the Netherlands has banned the purchase, possession, and use of F2, F3, and F4 category consumer fireworks. Only

German maritime security and Russian Baltic Sea activity

4 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Germany targets Russia’s shadow fleet to combat sanctions evasion

German naval and security officials have raised alarms regarding Russian maritime activities in the Baltic Sea. German Navy Inspector Jan Christian Kaack reported a high level of Russian aggression, including spying on m

Customs seizures in Central Europe

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Vorarlberg customs seize weapons and drugs during 21,000 inspections

Customs authorities in the border regions of Switzerland, Germany, and Austria have reported various seizures of illegal goods and weapons during inspections. In August 2026, officials at the Thayngen border crossing co

German Drone Threats – Leipzig/Halle & Mechernich

3 clusters · 376 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Leipzig/Halle Airport drone attack linked to Russian GRU

Following the official attribution of the August 4 hybrid attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport to Russia, German authorities have identified two suspects involved in the drone incident. The first is a Belarusian citizen holdi