Probes into alleged wrongdoings - Police raid Muslim association in Braunschweig and Berlin.
Authorities conducted searches on Wednesday at the German-speaking Muslim community (DMG) in Braunschweig and various locations in Berlin. The Lower Saxony Interior Ministry's spokesperson informed that eight places were searched. The search operations in Berlin initially focused on two private residences, based on dpa's information.
The spokesperson stated that these actions aimed at enforcing a club ban. The ban prohibits the continuation of the club's activities by its former members and any person representing the blocked organization. The spokesperson declined to provide additional details, citing the ongoing search operations. North German Broadcasting Corporation and the "Spiegel" had earlier reported about the raids.
Further details on the raid and the club ban will be made available later in the day. The Interior Ministry had previously characterized the Braunschweig club as an outpost for Salafist preachers.
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- The public prosecutor's office in Lower Saxony is involved in the investigation, given the association's links to Salafist preachers in Braunschweig.
- The police raid on the Muslim association in Brunswick and Berlin was supported by the determination of the Ministry of the Interior in Germany.
- The police raid and club ban in Brunswick and various locations in Berlin have sparked controversy within the religious community.
- The spokesperson from the Lower Saxony Interior Ministry acknowledged that the raid was a significant crime prevention measure, aiming to ensure public safety.
- In response to the raids, the German government in Berlin has issued a statement, stressing the importance of upholding the rule of law and religious freedom.
