German prosecutors charge 27 over far-right treason plot

Prosecutors in Germany have charged 27 people with supporting a terrorist organization and preparing an act of high treason, 12 months after a string of arrests was made across the country in connection with the planning of a right-wing coup.

A group known as Reichsbuerger, or Citizens of the Reich, which does not recognize the legitimacy of the modern state of Germany, had reportedly begun stockpiling weapons and military training ahead of a planned storming of the national parliament, where it planned to arrest members and overthrow the regime.

"The (group) members were aware that the planned takeover of power would involve the killing of people," said a statement issued by prosecutors when charges were filed.