Key Facts

• Five men were arrested in Germany for planning an attack on a Christmas market.
• The suspects include three Moroccans, an Egyptian, and a Syrian.
• The group allegedly planned to drive a vehicle into a crowd at the market.
• Authorities believe the motive for the attack was Islamist.
• The Egyptian, aged 56, allegedly proposed the vehicle attack plan.
• German officials have increased security at Christmas markets due to past attacks.
• The attack was believed to be planned for Dingolfing-Landau, near Munich.
• The suspects appeared before a magistrate and are currently in custody.