Two men come forward after Leipzig/Halle airport security fence breach
Police now believe the weekend fence breach was an accident, after two men admitted responsibility and said they had been practising for a driving test.
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Airport fence breach triggers major police operation
Deutsche Welle ↗Police search airport grounds overnight after hole discovered
nu.nl ↗North runway stays closed but flight traffic unaffected
DIE WELT ↗Authorities leave open possibility of an accident
DER SPIEGEL - Schlagzeilen – Tops ↗Two suspects come forward with their lawyers
DER SPIEGEL - Schlagzeilen – Tops ↗Men admit fence breach and cite driving practice
DIE ZEIT | Nachrichten, News, Hintergründe und Debatten ↗Police now believe airport incident was an accident
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