German authorities announced that two workers at Hamburg port attempted to sabotage German Navy vessels by placing 20 kilograms of gravel inside one of the engines.
The incident occurred during maintenance work, when technicians discovered the gravel before the engine was started, preventing serious damage.
Police have launched an investigation, stressing that the act represents a serious threat to military infrastructure.
According to media reports, the two suspects were immediately suspended from their jobs, while port security measures are being reviewed to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Sources – Agencies
