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April 4, 2008

Bavarian Minister Says Terror Attack Averted at 2006 World Cup

German security forces scotched possible terrorist plans to attack the Munich stadium on the occasion of the opening game of the 2006 soccer World Cup, Bavarian Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann said recently.

"People were observed who were quite clearly monitoring the stadium with the possible intention of carrying out an attack," Herrmann told national commercial news broadcaster n-tv on March 28, acknowledging the incident for the first time.

One person regarded as a potential security threat had been deported, he said.

News of the possible threat had been kept from the public "because we did not want to spread unnecessary fear," Herrmann said.

Germany beat Costa Rica 4-2 in the June 19, 2006, opening game of the tournament, which passed off without incidents and was seen as a major public relations success for Germany. (dpa)

Links:

Federal Ministry of the Interior

Bundesnachrichtendienst (in German)

Germany and the U.S. to Cooperate More Closely to Fight Serious Crime (Germany.info)

House, Senate Resolutions Commend Germany on Terrorism Arrests (Germany.info)

The World Cup (TWIG, Dec. 22, 2006)

Interview: World Cup a time for fun and friendship, says Ambassador
(TWIG, June 9, 2006)

We are Ready for the World Cup, Minister Declares (TWIG, June 2, 2006)

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