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German Police Hunt Suspect After 530 Grams of TATP Found in Berlin's Neukölln

Oct 31, 2024, 10:52 AM

German police have launched a manhunt for a suspect who fled a police check at Berlin's Neukölln commuter train station on Wednesday, leaving behind a bag containing 530 grams of TATP, a highly volatile explosive material. The incident occurred around 3:45 p.m. The police conducted a controlled detonation of the bag in a nearby park. The suspect's photo has been released, though much of his face has been blacked out by the media. The explosive material, TATP, is known to be used by jihadists in famous attacks. The suspect was initially stopped by federal officers.