German Police Conduct Major Raids Targeting Georgian-Led Organized Crime Network

Over 1,000 officers raided locations across three states, targeting a group linked to Russian-Eurasian organized crime and accused of wide-ranging criminal activities.

Raids were conducted in Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, and North Rhine-Westphalia early on March 26, 2025, involving over 1,000 officers.
The operation targeted a Georgian-dominated group tied to the Russian-Eurasian organized crime network, which has roots in former Soviet states and has existed for over 120 years.
The suspects face allegations of burglary, smuggling, money laundering, drug offenses, corruption, violence, and homicides.
Authorities searched more than a dozen locations as part of their effort to dismantle this transnational criminal network.
Baden-Württemberg's Interior Minister emphasized the state's commitment to combating organized crime as a significant threat to public safety and the rule of law.