The men eventually finish the balloon but have no time to test it. On 15 September 1979, the families prepare to act on the plan while the Stasi finds blood-pressure medicine belonging to Peter's wife Doris where the first balloon had landed. The Stasi contacts the pharmacy and is able to identify the owner of the pills as Doris.
The men complete the balloon but lack time to test it. On 15 September 1979, families prepare to execute their plan while the Stasi discovers blood-pressure medication belonging to Peter's wife Doris where the first balloon landed. The Stasi contacts the pharmacy and identifies the owner of the pills as Doris.