Police detained plane protesters

Police detained three people who attempted to disable a private aircraft belonging to Merck's company. According to the newspaper Bild, two women and one man were linked with climate activists. They planned to paint the aircraft pink as part of a protest but failed to carry out their actions. Police released a statement about the arrest after investigating suspicious activity at the airport.

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Climate activists in Belarus have previously carried out similar actions, calling for reduced emissions and changes in air transportation.