Overview

• Authorities arrested two men linked to rival gangs involved in a violent feud in the Stuttgart region since 2022.
• Raids on multiple Göppingen locations uncovered illegal weapons, drugs, forged documents, and other contraband.
• One suspect, 24, is accused of robbery and drug trafficking, while the other, 30, faces charges related to illegal firearm possession.
• The gang conflict has previously escalated to severe violence, including a 2023 hand grenade attack injuring 15 people.
• Officials describe the feud as driven by territorial disputes and a 'crime as lifestyle' mentality, with over 500 individuals reportedly linked to the groups.