Arrests, weapons seizures tied to German politician’s killing: reports
By DW
28 June 2019 |
5:28 am
Two men have reportedly been arrested for supplying weapons to the man who has confessed to killing Walter Lübcke. His confession apparently included information on his weapons and how he procured them.
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