Germany's Criminal Police Warn of Incendiary Packages in Europe

Germany's criminal police have alerted businesses about parcels containing incendiary devices igniting during transit across Europe. These packages, containing electronic devices and liquids, may be aimed at disrupting logistics. More such devices could be in circulation, though no damages have been specified yet.

Germany's criminal police issued a warning to businesses on Friday about parcels containing incendiary devices catching fire while being transported across Europe. The letter, directed to companies and business associations, indicated the presence of such packages and the potential for more to be circulating.

A spokesperson for the federal criminal police, the BKA, confirmed the letter but did not provide additional comments. Acquired by Reuters, the letter specified that several consignments sent by private individuals in Europe had ignited during their journeys across multiple European nations.

The incendiary packages reportedly contained electronic consumer devices and liquid containers, suggesting an intention to disrupt logistics infrastructure. While the letter did not detail any damages caused by these fires, the BKA stated it cannot dismiss the possibility of further incidents involving similar devices.

German news agency dpa was the first to report on the letter, noting its circulation specifically to logistics and freight companies.

(With inputs from agencies.)