Despite description of alleged plotters by prosecutors as a ‘motley crew’, the threat was considered very real
. In 2021 the BfV attributed about 1,011 extremist crimes to them.
The security forces have been praised for their comprehensive surveillance operation – reportedly the biggest ever on terrorist activity in– or shadows – and involved monitoring the activities of 52 suspects after a tipoff. But nevertheless the questions remain: how lucky were they, and just how dangerous are the Reichsbürger to modern-day Germany?
In one wire-tapped conversation last summer, the alleged ringleader, Prince Heinrich, was heard saying: “We’re going to wipe them out now, the time for fun is over!” According to investigators the group had even called on the services of clairvoyants to check the veracity of their plan, as well as the trustworthiness of the members. In messages they talked about a “system change” and “exterminating” their enemies.
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