In Germany, law enforcement detained a 16-year-old teenager with Russian citizenship who is suspected of spreading propaganda for the Islamic State (ISIS). Searches were carried out at his residence, but he has not been arrested yet. Local media confirm these details.
According to investigators, the teenager allegedly posted on social networks images with Islamist symbolism and weapons, including knives and pistols, with references to ISIS.
A particular Instagram account drew special attention, where extremist content was present. Police believe he could have radicalized within the Islamist movement.
It is noted that police, with the support of special forces, on Friday evening, November 7, conducted searches in the boy’s apartment in the town of Nottuln, in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, where he lives with his parents.
The police said that several items were seized, which are now undergoing forensic examination; they refused to comment on whether these were weapons.
At the time of the search, the teenager was not at home. He was detained near a bus stop while returning from training.
Investigators are currently determining whether he had contact with other Islamist networks. A warrant for the teenager’s arrest has not yet been issued.