Raids Against Neo-Nazi Group "Knockout 51" in Eisenach
Inquiries stemming from inquiries into the enigma of "Knockout 51" - Inquiries linked to the probe of "Knockout 51" case
Get the lowdown on the recent crackdown on the radical right-wing extremist group, "Knockout 51."
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Following investigations against "Knockout 51," a notorious neo-Nazi collective in Eisenach, police executed multiple raids targeting four individuals, aged between 18 and 28. A sizable force of around 100 officers were involved in the raids, as per the Thuringia State Criminal Office and the Gera Public Prosecutor's Office.
This scheming group of mainly young, right-wing extremists has been gunning for supremacy in Eisenach since 2021, aiming to carve out a "Nazi neighborhood" in the city. In early July 2024, the Higher Regional Court of Jena officially designated "Knockout 51" as a criminal organization. Despite the verdict, the Federal Prosecutor General has filed an appeal with the Federal Court of Justice, with the final deliberation still pending.
The recent raids were aimed at uncovering additional evidence for the ongoing investigation. In the process, digital data carriers were seized and are currently under analysis. The investigation focuses on charges of forming criminal organizations within the supporters' network of "Knockout 51."
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A former probe into the group revealed that "Knockout 51" had been involved in plans for more extreme violent activities[4]. Although historical background and a complete list of post-2024 activities are not extensively documented, authorities took substantial legal steps against them due to their efforts to perpetuate far-right extremist ideology and violence in the region[4].
So, what's the scoop on "Knockout 51"? Here it is:
- "Knockout 51" is a notorious right-wing extremist group headquartered in Eisenach, Germany.
- They were officially designated as a criminal organization in 2024.
- Despite their attempts to establish a neo-Nazi enclave in Eisenach, legal proceedings were underway against the group members.
- Their dastardly deeds included making plans for more severe violent acts[4].
- The raids on Monday targeted four individuals, aged between 18 and 28, in Eisenach, as part of an ongoing investigation against the neo-Nazi group, Knockout 51.
- The Thuringia State Criminal Office and the Gera Public Prosecutor's Office were involved in the raids which involved around 100 officers.
- Knockout 51, a right-wing extremist group based in Eisenach, has been planning to carve out a "Nazi neighborhood" in the city since 2021.
- The police raids aimed to uncover additional evidence focusing on charges of forming a criminal organization within the supporters' network of Knockout 51.
