Germany arrests five teenagers over alleged right-wing extremist plot and attacks

German police on Wednesday arrested five teenagers linked to a right-wing extremist group that allegedly intended to carry out attacks on migrants and political opponents.

The early morning arrests across several states in Germany followed raids on 13 properties associated with the self-styled “The Last Wave of Defence”, federal prosecutors said in a statement.

Four of those arrested — identified only as Benjamin H, Ben-Maxim H, Lenny M and Jason R, in line with German privacy rules — are suspected of membership of a domestic terror organisation. The fifth, Jerome M, is accused of supporting the group.

Two of the individuals are also accused of attempted murder and aggravated arson. All five are between the ages of 14 and 18.

Prosecutors said they are also investigating three other people, between the ages of 18 and 21, who are already in custody. All of the suspects are German citizens.

The extremist group was formed in April 2024, according to prosecutors. They said its members saw themselves as the last resort to defend the “German nation” and aimed to destabilise Germany’s democratic order, with attacks on homes for asylum seekers and on facilities associated with the left-wing political spectrum.

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