Early Monday morning, officers from the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) and customs conducted a raid at a company in Lübeck's Roggenhorst district. Investigators suspect the firm supplies goods to Russia despite the EU embargo and may be part of a procurement network. An eyewitness video captured the swift operation with masked officers and forced entry.
The raid took place in the early morning hours of a Monday in Roggenhorst, a district of Lübeck in Schleswig-Holstein. Black unmarked vehicles and masked officers from the BKA and customs stormed the company premises. An office door was forced open, as shown in a video from an eyewitness that documents the quick operation.
The investigations focus on suspicions that the Lübeck-based company supplies goods to Russia despite the EU embargo. It is believed to be involved in a larger procurement network for Russia, circumventing sanctions on sensitive technologies or materials. Such networks bypass restrictions tightened since the Ukraine war.
There are no details yet on arrests or seized items. The action highlights ongoing efforts by German authorities to combat embargo violations. Lübeck, as a port city, plays a key role in international supply chains, making such probes significant. The specific company name remains undisclosed to protect the ongoing investigation.
