Busting the Far-Right Extremist Group: "Brothers of Honour - Chapter South Germany"
Police conduct raids on far-right extremist group's premises - Infiltration and Search Operation on Radical Far-Right Faction
Here's the lowdown on the recent crackdown on the far-right extremist group, "Brothers of Honour - Chapter South Germany."
Raid Revisited
The State Protection Department in Baden-Württemberg took a swing at the extremist group. In a surprise move, search warrants were executed across 18 locations, including homes and workplaces, of nine German suspects aged between 35 to 53. No arrests were made, but officials confirmed the seizure of numerous items, including clothing linked to the group, Nazi memorabilia, a variety of "right-wing rock" CDs, several electronic devices, multiple weapons, and more.
Accused of Maintaining a Banned Organization
These nine men are suspected of keeping the far-right organization "Blood & Honour Division Germany" alive, disguised as "Brothers of Honour," since at least 2022. The German branch of this organization, once one of the largest in Europe with over 200 members, was simply known as "Blood & Honour." This group is an international network of right-wing extremists, with roots tracing back to the Hitler Youth motto.
** international Network of Right-Wing Extremists**
Founded in 1987 by Ian Stuart Donaldson, the late singer of the right-wing rock band Skrewdriver, "Blood & Honour" aims to coordinate right-wing extremist music and propaganda, as well as networking the right-wing extremist scene globally.
Raid Across Five Counties
The suspects allegedly organized several right-wing extremist concerts in the Schwarzwald-Baar district and the Ortenau district. Multiple forces were involved in the investigation, including the State Protection and Anti-Terrorism Centre, the State Protection Centre of the Public Prosecutor's Office in Stuttgart, and police headquarters in Freiburg, Karlsruhe, Konstanz, Offenburg, Ravensburg, as well as the State Office for the Protection of the Constitution.
Intolerance Against Right-Wing Extremism
Baden-Württemberg's Interior Minister Thomas Strobl (CDU) made it clear: "We have zero tolerance for right-wing extremists." The Minister of Justice, Marion Gentges (CDU), also expressed support for the State Protection Centre in Stuttgart: "They are effective."
Hate Speech Raids
Simultaneously, police forces in the southwest targeted authors of online hate speech, with over 170 raids across the 16 federal states. The suspects are suspected of inciting hatred and issuing insults against politicians, primarily on social media.
Further Investigations Underway
Due to the raid on the far-right extremist group, "Brothers of Honour - Chapter South Germany," limited deployments were reported in the southwest. Information about the current status of this particular far-right group after the raid remains unreported or not covered in the aforementioned sources. For precise and updated information, consult official announcements from German law enforcement or security agencies in Baden-Württemberg or credible news outlets specializing in extremism and security.
- Despite the recent crackdown on the far-right extremist group "Brothers of Honour - Chapter South Germany," there seems to be a resurgence of extremist activities in EC countries, as German authorities have also launched investigations into authors of online hate speech across various states.
- The ongoing fight against right-wing extremism in the politics of Europe extends beyond a single country's borders and requires vigilance in both vocational training institutions and general-news outlets, given the international network of right-wing extremists like "Blood & Honour."
