German police probe ‘plot by anti-vaxxers to murder governor’

The probe was triggered by a report last week on ZDF television that a group on messenger service Telegram discussed plans to kill Saxony’s state governor Michael Kretschmer and other members of the state government

Police have said that comments by some members on their alleged possession of weapons and crossbows are part of the investigation. Picture: Christian Charisius/dpa via AP

Police in eastern Germany have carried out raids as part of an investigation into alleged threats to kill a state governor and others by opponents of coronavirus restrictions and vaccinations.

Five properties in Dresden and one in the nearby town of Heidenau are being searched in an investigation of suspected preparations for a serious act of violence, police said.