Hamburg: 18-year-old arrested on suspicion of terrorism

In Hamburg, an 18-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of terrorism. The German is said to have called in social media, among other things, for the killing of police officers, as the Hamburg police announced. In addition, the suspect should have tried to persuade other people to join the jihadist militia Islamic State (IS).

The Attorney General Hamburg reportedly obtained an arrest warrant for the 18-year-old on suspicion of supporting a terrorist group. The man was arrested on Friday. In his apartment, the investigators secured evidence that should now be evaluated.

For more information about the nine councils: Move the mouse pointer over the boxes in the graph.

Leadership Council:

The panel makes all important decisions in the "Islamic State". All resolutions of the leadership council must be approved by IS leader Baghdadi. At least theoretically, the members of the leadership council can sell the "caliph".

Shura Council:

Consists of nine men who are proficient in Islamic law. They advise the leadership council on all important military and religious issues.

Secret diene Trat:

Collects information about internal and external opponents of the IS.

Financial Advice:

Is the Ministry of Finance of the IS and has hundreds of millions of dollars. The Council coordinates the sale of petroleum and imports weapons.

Military:

Is something like the Ministry of Defense of the "Islamic State". The Council coordinates the military advance and securing of the conquered territory.

Auxiliary Council for Fighters:

Organizes the smuggling of foreign fighters into the "Islamic State". The council supports foreign jihadists and helps them to find accommodation.

legal advice:

Regulates family disputes and violations of Islamic law. The panel also decides on the killing of hostages.

Media Council:

Issues the official communications of the IS. Coordinates the propaganda campaigns in the social networks.

Security:

Coordinate control over the conquered territories, decide on the establishment of checkpoints. Members of the council are also involved in the killing of hostages.