Raid in Berlin and Hamburg: Police searched Shiite mosques

Raid in Berlin and Hamburg: Police searched Shiite mosques

Berlin and Hamburg. In a large police operation, several mosques were searched in Berlin and Hamburg in the early morning to take action against extremist activities.

police raids are directed against extremism

The German security authorities reacted this morning with an extensive campaign against Shiite extremists in the cities of Berlin and Hamburg. These raids are part of a greater endeavor to monitor and prevent Salafist and extremist structures in Germany.

affected institutions: mosques and institutions

In Berlin, the searches focused on a Shiite association in Neukölln, while the Blue Mosque on the Außenalster in Hamburg was also the destination of the police. The latter is operated by the Islamic Center Hamburg (IZH), which in the past is classified as extremist by the Office for the Protection of the Constitution and considered a facility that is controlled by Iran.

meaning for security policy

These raids not only have an impact on the directly affected communities, but also correspond to a wider, national trend in which security forces decide against any form of extremism. A spokesman for the Federal Ministry of the Interior already pointed out in April that an investigation against the IZH was "led to an open -ended", which means that further measures are possible, depending on the knowledge gained.

reactions and outlook

The political consequences of such raids will be observed closely in the coming days, especially with regard to the security situation and social peace in Germany. It remains to be seen how the communities concerned react to these events and what other measures the authorities will take to combat extremist ideologies.

conclusion: a step against extremism

Today's events illustrate the continued challenge with which Germany is faced with internal security and dealing with extremism. The raids in Berlin and Hamburg are a clear signal that measures against potential threats are taken seriously. The discussion about the balance between security and religious freedom will certainly gain intensity in the coming days.

- Nag