German extremism prosecutors join Leipzig airport drone investigation

German state prosecutors have taken over the investigation into a drone incident at Leipzig/Halle airport after an explosive device was found on the drone.

German extremism prosecutors join Leipzig airport drone investigation
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​German ‌state prosecutors ​have taken over the ‌investigation of the drone incident at Leipzig/Halle ‌airport after an ‌explosive device was found, according to a ⁠statement ​on ⁠Wednesday.

The prosecutors' ZESA extremism ⁠office and officers ​from the state counter-terrorism ⁠unit have become involved, ⁠it ​said, after the drone was ⁠found to be ⁠carrying ⁠an explosive device.

(Writing by Miranda ‌Murray Editing ‌by Ludwig ​Burger)

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