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Norbert Kröcher

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Norbert Kröcher

Born — Died

1950-07-14 — 2016-09-16

Place of birth

Berlin, Germany

Known for

Acting

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Norbert Erich Kröcher was a German terrorist and member of J2M. He was also strongly associated with the second generation of the Red Army Faction.

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Norbert Kröcher & Operation Leo poster
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Following the 1975 West German Embassy siege in Stockholm, the German Red Army Faction (RAF) terrorist Norbert Kröcher allegedly planned to kidnap Anna-Greta Leijon. The goal was to exchange Leijon for 8 of his comrades held in German prisons. The plan, known as Operation Leo, was intercepted by the Swedish Security Service (Säpo) and Kröcher and other team members was arrested on 31 March in Stockholm.

Norbert Kröcher & Operation Leo

1977

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