Berlin police arrest two in manhunt linked to far-left RAF terror group

In a major breakthrough, Berlin police have arrested two individuals as part of an extensive manhunt targeting suspects associated with the far-left Red Army Faction (RAF) terror group.

The Lower Saxony State Criminal Police Office, leading the investigation, has not disclosed the identities of the detainees, Caliber.Az reports, citing Deutsche Welle.

According to Ulrike Trumtar, a police spokeswoman, the arrests followed the firing of shots related to the opening of a door, resulting in no injuries. Trumtar emphasized that the identities of the arrested individuals are yet to be confirmed.

The ongoing operation is connected to the search for Ernst-Volker Staub and Burkhard Garweg, both suspected members of the RAF. Daniela Klette, a fellow RAF member, was apprehended in Berlin last week. Authorities believe Staub and Garweg are also hiding in the German capital.

The trio, belonging to the so-called third generation of the disbanded RAF, is accused of attempted murder and a series of armed robberies spanning from 1999 to 2016. Their criminal activities were aimed at financing their decades-long fugitive existence.

The RAF, also known as the Baader-Meinhof group, conducted a series of attacks in then-West Germany during the 1970s and 1980s, with over 30 murders attributed to the group. Classified as a terrorist organization, the RAF's actions resulted in the injury of approximately 200 individuals. The group officially disbanded in 1998, and despite ongoing investigations, there is no evidence of its resurgence.

The recent arrests mark a significant development in the pursuit of justice for the crimes committed by the RAF, shedding light on the lingering impact of the group's historical acts of terrorism. Authorities remain vigilant as they continue efforts to ensure the apprehension of all involved individuals.