Coverage dated June 20, 2023
German with guns and bulletproof vest arrested trying to enter US Embassy in Paraguay
Headline from NBC New York
The man told authorities he wanted to request political asylum because he was receiving threats, said Paraguayan police commander Gilberto Fleitas.
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NBC New York
German with guns and bulletproof vest arrested trying to enter US Embassy in Paraguay ↗ (opens NBC New York)Published
NBC New York's feed description
The man told authorities he wanted to request political asylum because he was receiving threats, said Paraguayan police commander Gilberto Fleitas.
MyNorthwest
German arrested trying to enter US Embassy in Paraguay, guns found in vehicle ↗ (opens MyNorthwest)Published
MyNorthwest's feed description
ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) — A German man in a bulletproof vest was arrested Tuesday after he tried to enter the U.S. Embassy in Paraguay without proper
Deutsche Welle
Paraguay: German man arrested trying to enter US Embassy – DW ↗ (opens Deutsche Welle)Published
Deutsche Welle's feed description
The man was wearing a bulletproof vest and apparently attempting to seek asylum. Local police later found guns and ammunition in his vehicle.
CBS News
German man in bulletproof vest attempts to enter U.S. Embassy in Paraguay, officials say ↗ (opens CBS News)Published
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Two guns and ammunition were later found in his vehicle, Paraguayan authorities said.
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