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German Neo-Nazis Arrested in Nationwide Raids

German authorities arrested eight members of a neo-Nazi group, the "Saxon Separatists," for plotting to violently establish a Nazi-like state. One suspect is an AfD politician.

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Saxon Separatists (Ss)AfdJunge AlternativeGerman Federal Criminal PoliceGerman Domestic Intelligence Agency (Bfv)

Thomas HaldenwangKurt H.Jörg S.Jörn S.Anders Breivik

What is known about the "Saxon Separatists" group?: The group, founded in 2020, is described as having 15-20 members with a racist and antisemitic ideology. They allegedly planned to use force on a designated "X-Day" to establish their regime, having conducted paramilitary training and advocating ethnic cleansing.
Who was arrested in Germany and what were they accused of?: Eight men, allegedly members of a neo-Nazi group called the "Saxon Separatists" (SS), were arrested in Germany for plotting to violently establish a Nazi-like state. One of the suspects is a local politician from the right-wing populist AfD party.
Which organizations participated in the investigation and arrests?: Thomas Haldenwang, head of Germany's domestic intelligence agency, stated the far-right poses a significant threat to Germany's internal security. The investigation was a joint effort involving the federal criminal police and the domestic intelligence agency.
Where did the arrests take place, and who were some of the notable suspects?: The arrests involved raids in Leipzig, Dresden, Austria, and Poland. Among those arrested were two brothers from a known Austrian far-right family and Kurt H., an AfD politician and treasurer of the party's youth organization.
What is the significance of these arrests regarding Germany's internal security?: The arrests highlight the ongoing threat of far-right extremism in Germany. The suspects' involvement with online communities celebrating terrorist attacks, like that of Anders Breivik, adds to the severity of the situation.

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