German Authorities Raid Volkswagen Offices

BERLIN (AP) – German prosecutors have carried out searches in connection with the Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal.

Prosecutors in Braunschweig say the raids were carried out Thursday in Wolfsburg, where VW has its headquarters, and at other locations.

In a statement, they said the aim of the searches was to "secure documents and data storage devices" that could identify those involved in the alleged manipulation and explain how it was carried out.