Lithuanian Officials Uncover Russia-Linked Arson and Explosive Network
Lithuanian prosecutors exposed a Russia-linked network allegedly planning arson attacks across Europe. The network sent explosive devices via courier services, hidden in mundane items, to various EU countries and the UK. Fifteen suspects from multiple nations are involved, with an international arrest warrant issued for three.
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Lithuanian prosecutors have uncovered a network allegedly linked to Russia, planning arson and explosive attacks across Europe. The suspects reportedly sent explosives hidden in everyday items, like massage cushions, to various European Union nations and the United Kingdom.
The network reportedly includes 15 suspects from Russia, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and Ukraine. An international arrest warrant has been issued for three individuals. While multiple packages were dispatched, one exploded in a DPD truck in Poland, while another ignited in a DHL warehouse in England.
This probe has led to over 30 searches across Lithuania, Poland, Latvia, and Estonia, revealing more incendiary devices potentially intended for further attacks. All signs point to orchestration by Russian citizens with connections to the GRU, the military intelligence service, highlighting ongoing tensions in Europe.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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