Police Raid in Seiffen Uncovers Hidden Children Linked to Reichsbürger Group

Authorities discovered minors in a former hotel owned by a group rejecting the German state, leading to multiple arrests and legal actions.

Police conducted a major operation in Seiffen, targeting a former hotel linked to the 'Indigenes Volk der Germaniten,' a group associated with the Reichsbürger movement.
Two teenagers and a child were found in the hotel, all of whom were subjects of various court orders due to concerns for their welfare.
A 16-year-old girl was detained for violating school attendance laws, while a 17-year-old boy was placed under youth services custody for protective reasons.
The group's members, who view themselves as having special rights outside of German law, had acquired the property in July 2023.
Previous police actions in October uncovered a missing seven-year-old child, highlighting ongoing legal and social concerns with the group's activities.