The suspects are accused of belonging to an extremist group, which was called the “last wave of defense”. Prosecutors say they planned arson and attacks using explosives for the homes of people applying for asylum, as well as buildings used by leftist groups.
“Their goal is to fall to the fall of the democratic system in the Federal Republic of Germany through Acts of violence, mainly towards migrants and political opponents” – prosecutors said in a statement.
The arrests occurred a day after the German authorities warned that crimes committed by the extreme right in Germany last year increased by almost 50 percent.and crimes “politically motivated” have reached a record level. In particular, German officials warn against the growing radicalization of young people.
– We must realize that in society as a whole, as well as among some young people, We observe a shift to the right and an increase in acceptance for violence Holger Muench, head of the Federal Criminal Police Office in Germany, said on Tuesday.
Police on the way to the search of the building. Altdoebern, May 21, 2025
According to the prosecutor's office, five suspects arrested on Wednesday are minors. Two of the suspects are only 15 years oldaccording to the German public broadcaster. Two of the arrested were charged with attempted murder and arson of the Culture Center in the East German Land of Brandenburg in October last year. According to the prosecutor's office, several people were present at that time, but they were not injured.
Two other people are accused of breaking the shelter window for people applying for asylum in East German Thuringia at the beginning of this year. Then, according to the prosecutor's statement, They tried to shoot pyrotechnic materials to the building. Two suspects also painted swastikas on the wall of the shelter and showed the so -called Roman salut, Nazi greeting.
Four of the arrested people are arrested on Wednesday accused of membership in a right -wing extremist terrorist organizationwhile one of the young men is accused of acting to support the cell.
