Police Conducted House Search at Neo-Nazi Küssel's Residence

According to Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP), house searches took place on Tuesday not only in Vienna but also in Lower and Upper Austria, Styria, and Salzburg. A total of 17 suspects were identified for alleged violations of the Prohibition Act, including 16 men and one woman. Weapons, ammunition, data carriers, and propaganda material were seized, some in functional condition.

House Search Following Legal Defeat for Neo-Nazi Küssel

No arrests were made on Tuesday, confirmed Karner. This can only happen upon the order of the public prosecutor's office. First, the material must be evaluated by the investigators. "This focused operation underscores that, whether Islamists or right-wing extremists, the Austrian state protection fights with all consistency and sustainability against these extremists," emphasized Karner.

Küssel and other members of the scene have been residing for years in a house in Vienna-Leopoldstadt, where the house search took place. Recently, he suffered a legal defeat in a completely different matter. As reported by the "Presse" at the beginning of the month, his attempt to obtain a new passport has ultimately failed: A final legal remedy to the Administrative Court (VwGH) was unsuccessful. His passport and ID card were revoked in 2016 following a conviction.

(APA/Red)

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