German Police Disrupt Militant Neo-Nazi Group Planning Overthrow of State
German authorities have arrested eight individuals suspected of belonging to a neo-Nazi group called “Saxony Separatists,” accused of planning for a “Day X” coup to dismantle the modern German state. Prosecutors revealed that the group, driven by extremist ideologies, had been engaging in paramilitary training to prepare for an armed uprising.
Large-Scale Police Operation Dismantles Saxony Separatists Group
The arrests follow a 450-officer police operation targeting members of this radical faction, known as “Saechsische Separatisten.” The group, whose abbreviation “SS” echoes that of the Nazi elite militia, reportedly aimed to establish an ethnically cleansed state in eastern Germany inspired by far-right principles. German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser praised the operation, emphasizing that authorities acted swiftly to prevent an armed assault on Germany’s democratic institutions.
Neo-Nazi Group’s Ideology and Training
The federal prosecutor’s office described the Saxony Separatists as a militant faction formed in late 2020, with a membership of 15 to 20 individuals espousing racist, anti-Semitic, and apocalyptic beliefs. Convinced of an impending collapse of the German state, the group allegedly envisioned a post-coup society established by force, with plans for “ethnic cleansing” to remove “undesirable” groups.
To prepare for their so-called “Day X,” members of the group reportedly engaged in urban warfare exercises and gathered military-style gear, including fatigues and bulletproof vests. The suspected leader, identified as 23-year-old Joerg S., was apprehended in the Polish border town of Zgorzelec, while the other suspects were arrested in cities across eastern Germany, including Leipzig, Dresden, and Meissen.
Connections to the Alternative for Germany (AfD) Party
Media reports suggest that one of the suspects, Kurt Haettasch, may have ties to the far-right political party Alternative for Germany (AfD). Haettasch, an AfD local council member from Grimma in Saxony, is also reportedly linked to the AfD’s youth wing, “Junge Alternative,” which has been designated an extremist organization by Germany’s intelligence agency. The AfD spokesperson distanced the party from the group’s activities, asserting that AfD stands for democratic values and has “nothing in common” with the Saxony Separatists. However, the party did not confirm Haettasch’s alleged involvement.
During the police operation, Haettasch reportedly confronted officers with a firearm, prompting police to fire two warning shots. According to sources, he sustained a jaw fracture during the incident, though the exact circumstances are under investigation.
Rising Threat from Far-Right Groups in Germany
The discovery of the Saxony Separatists group is the latest in a series of far-right threats faced by Germany. Just last year, authorities uncovered another attempted coup by the “Reichsbuerger” movement, a network aiming to establish a caretaker government. This case has highlighted a persistent, organized presence of militant far-right factions within Germany, raising concerns over the spread of extremism.
Growing Extremism Requires Vigilance
As Germany continues to confront far-right extremism, these recent arrests emphasize the ongoing threat posed by such groups. With intelligence agencies monitoring potential connections between political movements and extremist ideologies, the crackdown on the Saxony Separatists serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance against anti-democratic forces within the country.
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