Alleged Members of Far-Right Terrorist Group Arrested
Operation by German Police Targets "Saxon Separatists"
Plot to Overthrow Government Thwarted
In a major operation, German police have arrested several suspected members of a far-right terrorist group known as "Sächsische Separatisten" (Saxon Separatists). The group is accused of plotting to overthrow the government.
The arrests were the result of a months-long investigation by the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA). The BKA received a tip-off about the group's activities and began monitoring its members.
The group's ideology is based on a belief that the German state is illegitimate and that Saxony should be an independent republic. The group's members are said to have been planning a series of attacks on government buildings and infrastructure.
The arrests have been welcomed by German politicians, who have condemned the group's violence and extremism.
Inside the Investigation
The investigation into the Saxon Separatists began in early 2023. The BKA received information from a confidential source that the group was planning an attack on a government building in Dresden.
The BKA launched a surveillance operation on the group's members and quickly established that they were planning a series of attacks. The group had acquired weapons and explosives and was in the process of recruiting new members.
The BKA decided to move in and arrest the group's members before they could carry out their plans.
The Arrests
The arrests took place on June 7, 2023. The BKA raided the group's headquarters in Dresden and arrested seven members. The group's leader, a man named Andreas S., was among those arrested.
The BKA also seized a large number of weapons, explosives, and propaganda materials during the raids.
The suspects have been charged with terrorism offenses. They are being held in custody and are due to appear in court soon.
The Charges
The suspects have been charged with the following offenses:
- Conspiracy to commit a terrorist act
- Membership in a terrorist organization
- Possession of weapons and explosives
- Incitement to hatred
The suspects face up to life in prison if convicted.
The Investigation Continues
The BKA is continuing its investigation into the Saxon Separatists. The agency is looking into the group's links to other far-right groups and its sources of funding.
The BKA is also working with other law enforcement agencies to prevent further attacks by the group.
