Germany – Heightened Security

Security has been tightened throughout Germany in the wake of the attack at a Christmas market in Berlin on Dec. 19. Additional police have deployed at airports and rail, metro, and bus stations; many are patrolling with machine guns. Similar security arrangements are in place at Christmas markets throughout Germany, and a visible police presence is likely around strategic infrastructure, government buildings, shopping centers, tourist sites, and sports stadiums. Vehicles are also being used to block vehicular access to pedestrian-only zones in a number of cities, and street closures are possible.