German Authorities Say Extremists at Home could be Recruiting Refugees

German authorities are more fearful of homegrown terrorists now especially after the Nov. 13 attacks on Paris.

The security officials warned that local extremists might try to recruit refugees once they arrive in Germany. The officials noted that the Arabic-speaking mosques where many refugees go to upon arrival have recently seen an increase in the attendance of Islamic extremists.

These officials added that they have counted at least 100 instances in which known Islamic radicals have attempted to make contact with the refugees. Some forms of contact include offering rides, shelter and food. More personal forms include invitations to parties, games, and more.

"They start by saying, 'We will help you live your faith,' " Torsten Voss, the head of the German domestic intelligence agency's Hamburg branch, explained reported by The Wall Street Journal. "The Islamist area comes later-that is, of course, their goal."

So far, there has been no evidence that the radicals have successfully been recruiting refugees to join their cause. However, the officers noted that the recruitment threat is huge since Germany tends to take in a lot of refugees. The nation is expected to welcome one million refugees next year.

While officials continue to assess the long-term threat of homegrown terrorists, the country is mulling over whether or not they should send troops in. The plan, so far, is to send up to 1,200 troops, who will become a part of the international coalition that is fighting the Islamic State in Syria.

The cabinet is expecting to agree to the plan on Tuesday. The cabinet would then send it to parliament for approval. The troops would not be in active combat.

After the Paris attacks, German Chancellor Angela Merkel had agreed to support France in their fight against ISIS. Prior to this agreement, Germany was already supplying the Kurds with weapons. The Kurdish forces have been fighting ISIS in Iraq.