German police have carried out coordinated raids across the country targeting suspected members of far-right criminal youth groups. More than 600 officers searched around 50 properties in 12 states, including Bavaria, Berlin, Brandenburg, and Saxony. The operation focused on individuals linked to emerging extremist networks, though no arrests were made during the raids.

Prosecutors say the suspects are associated with groups known as “Jung & Stark” (Young and Strong) and “Deutsche Jugend Voran” (Forward German Youth). Authorities allege these groups have used social media platforms to organize violence, forming nationwide networks and encouraging attacks against political opponents and others they targeted. Victims in past incidents were reportedly beaten by multiple attackers and suffered serious injuries.

The raids come amid growing concern over the rise of far-right radicalisation among young people in Germany. Experts warn that these groups, often made up of teenagers and young adults, operate openly online to recruit members and promote militant ideologies. Unlike broader political movements, these networks are said to focus on direct action, including street violence and coordinated assaults.

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