BERLIN (Reuters) -German arms manufacturers face risks of property attacks from mounting protests, federal criminal investigators warned in a document seen by Reuters on Monday, ahead of an action targeting Rheinmetall this week.

In a memo by the Federal Criminal Police Office, the agency said “Rheinmetall entwaffnen” or “Disarm Rheinmetall” protest could lead to property-related offences, as seen at similar events in previous years.

Protesters plan to protest at Rheinmetall’s site in Cologne from Tuesday through Sunday, calling for a rejection of the “war regime”.

In an emailed statement to Reuters, a Rheinmetall spokesperson said the company was in touch with security authorities and had taken appropriate precautions, without giving details.

Protest organisers said details of protest

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