German authorities warn of incendiary devices in packages, dpa reports

Reuters · 08/30 10:48
German authorities warn of incendiary devices in packages, dpa reports

- German authorities are warning of unconventional incendiary devices sent by unknown persons in packages, German agency dpa reported on Friday, citing a message sent to airlines and logistics companies.

The parcels were sent from European locations to other locations on the continent and caught fire on the way, the report said.

The security was sent issued by the domestic intelligence service BfV and federal crime agency BKA, it said.


(Reporting by Thomas Seythal, editing by Miranda Murray)

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