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Five Teens Arrested in Neo-Nazi Murder Plot

5/22/2025

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German police have apprehended five teenagers, aged 14 to 18, connected to the extremist neo-Nazi group "Last Wave of Defense." These individuals are charged with attempted murder and arson, as authorities ramp up investigations into rising politically motivated crimes, which have surged by 40% in Germany over the past year.

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German police have apprehended five teenagers, aged 14 to 18, connected to the extremist neo-Nazi group "Last Wave of Defense." These individuals are charged with attempted murder and arson, as authorities ramp up investigations into rising politically motivated crimes, which have surged by 40% in Germany over the past year.