"Reichsbürger" circle - Police conduct another search in Prince Reuss' circle, looking for weapon storage facilities.
Federal investigators are carrying out a series of raids against individuals linked to "Reichsbuerger" ideologue Prince Heinrich XIII Reuss. According to a statement from the Federal Prosecutor's Office to DPA, searches have been ongoing in multiple states since early morning. The news was initially reported by Spiegel.
The prosecutors claim that Reuss, known for his controversial fringe political ideas, was involved in treasonous plots. They believe his alleged terrorist group had been planning to establish military forces to overthrow the German government.
Earlier this year, a trial began in Frankfurt against a group of "Reichsbuerger" members. Prosecutors allege that nine people were either a part of the terrorist organization or supported it, with Reuss allegedly taking on a leading role.
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- Following the raid, authorities discovered weapons and ammunition in Reuss's suspected weapons depot, located near the Office of the Attorney General's headquarters.
- After the police raid, it was revealed that Reuss had been in frequent contact with extremist groups, including those associated with the "Reichsbürger" circle, and was using his office to plan and coordinate their activities.
- Amidst the ongoing investigation, environmental activists staged a peaceful protest near the police headquarters, calling for transparency and accountability in the handling of the "Reichsbürger" case and the Raids on Reuss's suspected associates.
