"German Police Foil New Year's Eve Islamist Plot, Arrest Six at Cologne Cathedral"

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German police have arrested three individuals in connection with a suspected Islamist terrorist plot to attack the Cologne Cathedral using a vehicle on New Year's Eve. This follows the arrest of a Tajik national on Christmas Eve, who is believed to be part of a larger network. The police operation has been deemed a success, with heightened security measures, including the deployment of around 1,000 officers, being implemented in Cologne and other German cities to ensure public safety during the New Year's Eve celebrations.
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- German police thwart suspected Islamist attack on Cologne Cathedral on New Year’s Eve The Times of Israel
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