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Following a racially motivated incident at a school in Holzkirchen, Germany, police searched the apartments of seven teenagers aged 15 to 17. The investigation began on July 2 when a student's parents reported that their child was insulted by classmates because of skin color. Electronic devices, mobile phones, and storage media were confiscated from the suspects' homes. During the investigation, evidence of further politically motivated right-wing crimes emerged, leading the State Security Department of the Rosenheim Criminal Police Inspectorate to take over, under the direction of the Munich II Public Prosecutor's Office. By order of the Munich District Court, officers searched apartments in the districts of Munich and Miesbach on Wednesday, with assistance from a service dog handler. The seized devices will be analyzed by IT forensic experts. The investigation focuses on suspicion of using symbols of unconstitutional and terrorist organizations, among other possible violations.
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Following a suspected racially motivated incident at a school in Holzkirchen, police have searched the homes of several suspects. Electronic devices, mobile phones, and storage media were seized from seven young people aged 15 to 17, the Upper Bavaria South Police Headquarters announced.
Incident and Initial Investigation
The investigation began after an incident on July 2, in which a student is alleged to have been insulted by classmates because of their skin color. The student's legal guardians reported the matter to the police.
Evidence of Further Crimes
During the subsequent investigation, police said evidence of additional politically motivated right-wing crimes emerged. After suspicions against several students were substantiated, the State Security Department of the Rosenheim Criminal Police Inspectorate took over further investigations, under the direction of the Munich II Public Prosecutor's Office.
Search Operation
By order of the Munich District Court, officers searched several apartments in the districts of Munich and Miesbach on Wednesday. A service dog handler with a service dog from the Swabia North Police Headquarters also assisted in the operation.
The seized devices and data carriers are now to be evaluated by IT forensic experts.
Legal Basis
Investigations are being conducted on suspicion of using symbols of unconstitutional and terrorist organizations, as well as for other possible violations.
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Police Search Homes of Seven Teenagers Over Racist Insult at School in Holzkirchen