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German Police Dismantle Teenage Far-Right Terror Cell 'Last Defense Wave'

Five teenagers were arrested on charges including terrorism, attempted murder, and arson in a nationwide operation targeting a group that sought to destabilize Germany's democracy.

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Nearly half of the record 84,172 politically motivated crimes in Germany in 2024 were motivated by far-right ideology, prosecutors say
The “Last Wave of Defence” is part of a new generation of neo-Nazi groups that use social media to recruit members

Overview

  • Authorities arrested five suspects, aged 14 to 18, and conducted searches at 13 locations across Germany early Wednesday morning.
  • The group, formed in mid-April 2024, aimed to collapse Germany's democratic system and carried out attacks targeting migrants and political opponents.
  • Two suspects face charges of attempted murder and aggravated arson for attacks on a cultural center in Altdöbern and an asylum home in Schmölln, where residents narrowly escaped harm.
  • Three additional individuals, aged 18 to 21, already in custody, are under investigation for potential involvement in the group.
  • Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig highlighted the alarming trend of youth radicalization, as politically motivated violent crimes in Germany rose by 17.2% in 2024.