Military personnel in Germany under scrutiny for alleged acts of terrorism during raids
In a series of coordinated raids, anti-terror investigators and special police forces searched 14 locations across Lower Saxony, Baden-Württemberg, and North Rhine-Westphalia. The investigations are being led by the Central Office for Combating Terrorism of the General Public Prosecutor's Office in Celle, with the Lower Saxony State Criminal Police Office also involved.
The focus of the investigations is on the evaluation of electronic data carriers and detailed weapons law assessments. The eight suspects, aged 32 to 57, are suspected of forming an armed group based on alleged right-wing extremist views.
Two active and two former soldiers from the German Armed Forces, one federal police officer, and four civilians are among the suspects. Four of the suspects are also alleged to possess illegal war weapons and other fully automatic firearms. However, no weapons among those seized that fall under the War Weapons Control Act were found.
Several live short and long firearms were seized during the raids. In one case, the Lower Saxony State Criminal Police Office had already seized a pistol and ammunition at the end of April.
The name of the accused right-wing extremist group is "Nordbund." The connection between the suspects and further details, such as the nature of their activities, remain unanswered due to ongoing investigations. Further questions, such as the connection between the suspects, also remain unanswered.
The suspects are accused of engaging in activities related to the group. The investigations continue, with the aim of uncovering more details about the group's activities and the extent of its influence.
