German police foil September 11 anniversary attack

Updated: 13:16, Saturday, 7 September 2002

German police say they have foiled an attack planned to mark the anniversary of last year's September 11 attacks.

Police foil attack, Couple arrested in Germany Police foil attack, Couple arrested in Germany

A 23-year-old American woman and her 24-year-old Turkish boyfriend were arrested after pipe bombs and explosives were reportedly found in the flat they shared near the city of Heidelberg.

Police said they believed the two intended to mount bomb attacks in the city and against military installations.

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