In a sweeping operation, German police apprehended five teenagers for their ties to a burgeoning neo-Nazi group that has engaged in violent acts against asylum seekers.
German Authorities Detain Young Extremists Linked to Far-Right Terrorism
German Authorities Detain Young Extremists Linked to Far-Right Terrorism
A neo-Nazi group's plot reveals alarming trends in youth extremism in Germany.
The police in Germany have taken significant action against a juvenile neo-Nazi group, known as the Last Wave of Defense, which is suspected of orchestrating violent arson attacks on properties sheltering asylum seekers. On Wednesday, authorities apprehended five male suspects aged between 14 and 18 in various states across eastern and central Germany as part of a coordinated raid. This group, which was launched last year, is tied to the rising trend of politically motivated crimes in Germany, as highlighted by federal prosecutors.
During the early hours of the raid, enhanced by a lengthy investigation involving over 220 police officers, three members identified as key figures in the organization were arrested, while three additional members previously faced charges. The suspects, whose identities are protected under stringent German privacy laws, are facing accusations of belonging to a domestic terrorist organization with charges that include attempted murder and arson.
Germany's Justice Minister, Stefanie Hubig, expressed her concern over the youth involvement in such extremist activities, labeling the incident as a troubling indicator of the increasing radicalization of minors. She emphasized that the group's formation highlights a disturbing trend in right-wing terrorism that transcends age boundaries. The investigation continues as authorities search 13 properties linked to the suspects across four provinces.
During the early hours of the raid, enhanced by a lengthy investigation involving over 220 police officers, three members identified as key figures in the organization were arrested, while three additional members previously faced charges. The suspects, whose identities are protected under stringent German privacy laws, are facing accusations of belonging to a domestic terrorist organization with charges that include attempted murder and arson.
Germany's Justice Minister, Stefanie Hubig, expressed her concern over the youth involvement in such extremist activities, labeling the incident as a troubling indicator of the increasing radicalization of minors. She emphasized that the group's formation highlights a disturbing trend in right-wing terrorism that transcends age boundaries. The investigation continues as authorities search 13 properties linked to the suspects across four provinces.
