Guns, Drugs, and Swastikas: Europe’s Neo-Nazi Mafias

A few weeks ago, the Austrian police discovered 90 firearms, 10,000 pieces of ammunition and several Nazi uniforms during a series of raids. In Germany, members of a Nazi Mafia were sentenced for drug trafficking and other crimes in recent years. However, related court cases show governments struggle to tackle this phenomenon effectively. CEP published a comprehensive seven-country research study on this issue in 2023 and continuously advises law enforcement and policymakers on effective strategies for disrupting the illegal financial activities of violent extremists.

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