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Raid against neo-Nazi association: State security strikes in BW!
State security carries out a raid against the right-wing extremist group “Brothers of Honor” in Baden-Württemberg. Nine defendants in focus.
Raid against neo-Nazi association: State security strikes in BW!
On June 25, 2025, the state security in Baden-Württemberg carried out a comprehensive raid against the right-wing extremist organization “Brothers of Honor – Chapter Southern Germany”. Loud ZVW In this context, 18 properties, including homes and workplaces of nine suspects, were searched. The investigation is aimed at people between the ages of 35 and 53 who are suspected of violating a ban on association.
What is particularly pressing is the accusation that the accused continued to run the banned organization “Blood & Honor Division Germany” under the guise of the so-called “Brothers of Honor”. This organization is part of an international network of right-wing extremists, some of whom are violent. The name “Blood & Honor” is a direct translation of the motto “Blood and Honor,” which is associated with the Hitler Youth.
Extensive investigations
The investigation was carried out by the State Protection Center of the Stuttgart Public Prosecutor's Office in cooperation with the LKA Baden-Württemberg. Several police headquarters and the Office for the Protection of the Constitution were involved in the extensive operation Law and politics reported.
The searches took place in various districts, including Karlsruhe, Sigmaringen, Waldshut as well as the Ortenau district and the Schwarzwald-Baar district. The suspects are accused of organizing right-wing extremist concerts and other activities that correspond to the goals of the banned organization.
Historical context
Blood & Honor was originally founded in Great Britain in 1987 and the German division had been banned by the Federal Ministry of the Interior since September 14, 2000. Nevertheless, it is believed that the suspects have continued to be active since 2022 under the new name “Brothers of Honor” and are organizing right-wing extremist concerts, which underlines the seriousness of the allegations.
This raid highlights the German authorities' ongoing efforts to combat the spread of right-wing extremist ideologies and dismantle the networks that enable their activities. The nationwide investigation reflects growing concern about the activities of such groups and their influence in society.