德國警方狂歡節前夕逮捕兩名嫌疑人

German police have arrested two Algerians they suspect of having links to Islamic State, as the city of Cologne kicks off its annual Carnival celebration.

就在科隆市開始慶祝年度狂歡節之際，德國警方逮捕了兩名涉嫌與伊斯蘭國組織有關聯的阿爾及利亞人。

Reports said the two suspects were arrested Thursday during searches in the capital, Berlin, and in other regions.

報道說，這兩名嫌疑人星期四在首都柏林以及其它地區的搜查行動中被捕。

The men are suspected of planning an attack "threatening the security of the state," according to police. Authorities are searching for two other men in connection with the plot.

據警方介紹，他們涉嫌策劃一起“危及國家安全”的襲擊。當局還在搜捕與這一陰謀有關的另外兩名男子。

The arrests come as the city of Cologne begins a huge Carnival celebration that precedes the beginning of Lent. After a shocking string of sexual assaults that occurred in Cologne during New Year's celebrations, police are on alert to prevent a repeat of the incidents.

與此同時，科隆市開始了大齋節到來之前的大型狂歡慶祝活動。科隆市新年慶祝活動期間發生一系列令人震驚的性攻擊事件之後，警方爲避免類似事件再度發生而處於戒備狀態。

The carnival festivities include street parties, song and dance, and alcohol consumption by revellers in fancy dress. The carnival runs until Ash Wednesday on February 10.

狂歡慶祝活動包括街頭派對、載歌載舞以及身着奇裝異服開懷暢飲等。狂歡節將一直持續到2月10日，也就是大齋節的第一日。

German authorities are determined to be out in force.

德國當局決心全力以赴應對。

Police have doubled the number of officers on hand compared with last year to more than 2,000, and are also bringing in 350 cadets.

警方出動了2000多名警察，是去年警力的一倍。此外還有350名軍校學員支援。