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Major raid against rockers – investigators search objects in Saxony!
In Mockau-Nord, investigators searched as part of a major raid against the rocker milieu, suspected of predatory blackmail.
Major raid against rockers – investigators search objects in Saxony!
Investigators have been carrying out a large-scale raid against the rocker community in several federal states since Tuesday morning, August 19, 2025. This measure primarily affects Thuringia, Bavaria and Saxony. A total of eleven properties are being searched in these regions, including apartments and other premises. The focus is particularly on southern Thuringia, where numerous searches take place in cities such as Erfurt, Weimar, Gera and Suhl. Investigators also took a close look at an apartment in Leipzig, in the Mockau Nord district.
The background to the raid is based on suspicions of predatory extortion. The aim of the searches is to secure evidence that can clarify these allegations. However, no arrests have been reported so far. The police are using the support of specialists from the State Criminal Police Office and the riot police to carry out the operation as efficiently as possible.
Focus on southern Thuringia
Southern Thuringia is considered a center for rocker activities. According to the State Ministry of the Interior, the investigations against the rocker scene amounted to four cases each in 2023 and 2024, some of which were discontinued. The development of the rocker scene is currently viewed as unremarkable, even if the event activities in the affected cities appear to be constant. Erfurt, Weimar, Gera and Suhl record the highest number of events by rocker groups, which encourages the police to carry out a thorough review of the situation.
Despite the searches and the ongoing investigations, the derived threat potential is currently assessed as low. The rocker groups and members are also active in social networks, which presents both opportunities for communication and risks. The police are keeping an eye on the situation in order to take further action if new information emerges.
In summary, the raid shows that the authorities continue to take a strong stance against the rocker scene in Germany and want to ensure security in the affected regions. The current investigations make it clear that despite the development of the rocker milieu's activities being viewed as unremarkable, legal steps are not being ignored.
For further information about the raid and the background, see lvz.de and tagesschau.de.