Police raids on a Muslim association in Braunschweig and Berlin.

Illegal activity or offense against the law - Police raids on a Muslim association in Braunschweig and Berlin.

This morning, police special forces conducted searches in the Braunschweig German-speaking Muslim Community (DMG) and other locations in Berlin.

Eight objects in total were searched, as reported by a representative from the Lower Saxony Interior Ministry. This action aims to carry out a club ban that prevents the club's former members from continuing its activities, as well as any third parties representing the banned group. The representative chose not to provide additional details due to the ongoing searches. Initially, the North German Broadcasting Corporation and "Spiegel" reported on the raid.

Further details about the raid and the club ban are expected to be released later today. The Lower Saxony Interior Ministry previously announced that the Braunschweig club served as a gathering spot for Salafist preachers.

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1. The operation in Berlin was not the first time German authorities targeted Muslim associations suspected of involvement in illegal activities or crimes.
2. Following the raids, the Ministry of the Interior in Berlin issued a statement, expressing concern about the spread of radical Islam in German cities.
3. Reports suggest that the operational force, working in collaboration with Lower Saxony police, has been investigating multiple Muslim associations across Germany, including in Brunswick and other major cities.
4. The raid on the Berlin-based Muslim association was part of a larger crackdown on religious extremism in Germany, according to sources familiar with the matter.
5. Several German politicians, including the Interior Minister from Lower Saxony, have advocated for stricter rules to monitor and control religious organizations to prevent potential crimes and protect German society.
6. Meanwhile, German Muslims have expressed concern over increased scrutiny and discrimination against their communities, citing the need for dialogue and understanding between law enforcement and religious groups.

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