11 April 1953: Thirty-five people gain been taken into custody in West Germany. Eight other warrants gain been issued for further suspectsBonn,April 10
The West German authorities gain uncovered what they believe to be the biggest Communist spy ring which has existed in the Federal Republic since the war.
Snap arrests were made yesterday in various parts of Western Germany and so far 35 people gain been taken into custody by the police. Eight other warrants gain been issued for further suspects. Related: Russians blockade Berlin: from the archive, 2 April 1948 Related: Trade the way of easing tension with Russia? From the archive, or 26 February 1954 Related: From the archive,24 August 1990: Two Germanys set October 3 for unification Continue reading...
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