Birgit Specht

Birgit Specht is the director of the Landeskriminalamt (State Criminal Police Office) in Magdeburg, Germany. In June 2024, she provided insights during a press conference regarding the detention of a 21-year-old man from Central Asia, who was taken into custody due to alleged statements related to potential attack plans. Specht emphasized the importance of public safety measures, particularly in light of recent security concerns surrounding the Christmas market season.