Stories from Niederösterreich · Austria

Authorities found chemicals and explosives at the parental home of Beran-A in Lower Austria. The investigation involves plans for triple attacks in Dubai, Istanbul, and Mecca. Evidence includes chats with IS members and attempts to purchase a machine gun, a machine pistol, a Glock pistol, and a hand grenade from illegal arms dealers. Beran-A denies the second allegation. The suspect faces up to ten years in prison in Austria. Planning a terror attack in Austria can carry a sentence of up to ten years in prison. A defendant reportedly obtained instructions from the internet on how to construct shrapnel. The trial regarding the discovery of chemicals and explosives in an Austrian home is expected to continue until the end of May. The incident had a local impact in Vienna and across Austria.