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They were all among dozens arrested for allegedly plotting to attack the German capital and violently overthrow the government.

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We're going to start in Germany. This hour where authorities disrupted a plot by a far-right

extremist group to overthrow the government.

In one of the country's largest anti-terror raids, police on Wednesday arrested 25 people in many

different locations, many belong to a movement known as the Reich Citizens.

The revelation of their alleged plot adds to concerns about anti-democratic movements around the world.

Reporter Esmeen Nicholson has been following the story since the news broke a day ago and she

joins us now. Hey Esmeen. Good morning Rachel. How much more do we know at this point?

Well, the investigation is widening and authorities say they expect to make further arrests in

the coming days, but currently 25 people, as you say, were detained yesterday

and are being questioned among them. Is a minor aristocrat and a parent ring leader who is allegedly

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