Dutch teen suspected in Cologne store bombing tied to extortion plot

An 18-year-old man from the Netherlands is suspected of blowing up a clothing store in the German city of Cologne.

Six months after an attack on a Cologne store, there's an arrest.

Dutch teen suspected in Cologne store bombing tied to extortion plot

An 18-year-old Dutch man is suspected of causing an explosion at a clothing store in Cologne, Germany, in what police believe may be linked to an extortion attempt. The incident took place in September 2024 and is now part of a wider investigation into organized crime involving Dutch suspects, De Telegraaf reports.

An 18-year-old man from the Netherlands is suspected of having blown up a clothing store in the German city of Cologne. The explosion happened last September. German police reported on Friday that the man is already in custody in the Netherlands for another case. During a search on Thursday, the suspected clothes that the perpetrator was wearing at the time of the explosion were found.

In September, an arson attack on a fashion store occurred in Cologne's city centre. Now the police have investigated a suspect.

In September, an arson attack on a fashion store occurred in Cologne's city centre. Now the police have investigated a suspect.