German Authorities Search for Weapons Cache Linked to Extremist Group in Saxony

The 'Sächsische Separatisten' are under investigation for planning violent actions to establish a National Socialist-inspired state, with searches ongoing near Brandis.

Law enforcement, including the Federal Criminal Police Office and Saxon Police, are conducting searches in Brandis for a suspected weapons cache tied to the extremist group.
The 'Sächsische Separatisten' are accused of planning to seize territories in Saxony and East Germany by force to establish a state modeled on National Socialist ideologies.
Group members allegedly conducted paramilitary training, including urban combat and firearms handling, in preparation for a perceived system collapse.
Authorities previously uncovered unregistered weapons, military equipment, and protective gear during raids, heightening concerns about the group's threat level.
At least three members of the group reportedly held roles in the AfD or its youth organization, adding a politically sensitive dimension to the investigation.