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German authorities arrest 25 suspected of far-right plot to overthrow the state
Masked police officers lead Heinrich XIII Prince Reuss to a police vehicle during a raid against so-called ‘Reich citizens’ in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, December 7, 2022

GERMAN police arrested 25 alleged far-right activists during an early morning raid today on suspicion of plotting to overthrow the state.

The suspects are accused of preparing to procure equipment and recruit new members to help them to carry out actions.

According to the authorities, the recruitment efforts were aimed at members of the military and police.

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