Germany probes model plane attack suspects

[dipsydoodle]

Source: Associated Press

BERLIN (AP) -- German prosecutors said Tuesday they are investigating two men suspected of planning terrorist attacks using model airplanes, and authorities in Germany and neighboring Belgium conducted a series of searches.

No one was arrested in Tuesday's raids, which were carried out to gather "evidence for possible attack plans and preparations" and information on terrorist financing, federal prosecutors said in a statement.

Prosecutors said the investigation involves possible charges of "preparation of a serious, state-threatening act of violence," but not membership of or supporting any terrorist organization.

In all, nine properties were searched in the Stuttgart and Munich areas of southern Germany, in eastern Germany's Saxony state and in Belgium.

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[madrchsod]

1. check out these "model planes"

want to buy one?

http://www.skymasterjet.com/index1.htm

[dipsydoodle]

5. I'm old skool

balsa wood and tissue paper rule.

[Orrex]

2. So it's a "drone" when the US uses it to bomb a wedding in Afghanistan

But it's a terrorist with a model plane when someone else does it.


Hmm...

[RC]

3. You are quite correct with the difference between drones and model airplanes.

[MicaelS]

4. You just watch,

The next thing that will happen is the Security pukes will start agitating for those who fly radio controlled models to be vetted in some way, or even be licensed. That along with High Power Rocketry. And some simpletons will support the actions of the Security pukes.

[formercia]

6. So, what's the payload of these Model Airplanes?

A few ounces, maybe a pound at most.

I know of some tests that were done, based on this concept and they were a failure.

Break a few windows, yes. Scare a few people, yes, otherwise it's a non-starter.