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German commandos raid second flat in hunt for Syrian-born terrorist

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A day after stumbling upon explosives in the home of suspected Syrian-born terrorist, Jaber Albakr, 22, who was last seen in the eastern city of Chemnitz wearing a black hooded top with a bright pattern on the front, German commandos stormed an apartment in the eastern city of Chemnitz on Sunday and detained a man in connection with the hunt for Jaber.
“Nobody was injured and no shots were fired drung the raid in Chemnitz.
We’ve taken the man into custody and we are questioning him now,” said Tom Berhardt, spokesman for the Saxony state criminal investigation office.
Police found more explosives in the apartment they raided but have been unable to track down the suspect, Jaber who is still on the run.

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