Germany has announced a €1 million ($1.2 million) reward for information leading to the arrest of militants behind a major winter blackout in Berlin. The suspected far-left group, “Vulkangruppe” (Volcano Group), claimed responsibility for the early January arson attack that left around 45,000 homes and 2,200 businesses without power for nearly a week.

Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt described the reward as a measure to emphasize the severity of the situation, pledging a robust response against left-wing extremism. He confirmed that the group had also targeted Tesla’s electric car factory near Berlin in two sabotage attempts.

Police plan to launch a publicity campaign across the city, including leaflets and subway posters, to solicit tips from the public. Dobrindt further called for enhanced police powers, including the use of facial recognition technology and digital data collection, to combat such extremist attacks.

The announcement underscores Germany’s commitment to protecting critical infrastructure amid growing threats from politically motivated sabotage.