5 people were charged with high treason for kidnapping the German minister and plotting to create a civil war and overthrow the government.
Prosecutors say the five accused wanted to wreak havoc on the German government and were part of a plan to create an authoritarian government modeled after the former German state.
The suspects had planned to kidnap the Minister of Health Karl Lauterbach, kill his bodyguards and then take over the government.
Several weeks ago, Germany arrested suspects who were trying to overthrow the government in raids across the country.
Right-wing groups were angry with the health minister for his tough measures during the pandemic.
His abduction was part of a three-phase plan in which the planners would overthrow the government and restore the dictatorial constitution of 1871.
Two suspects tried to procure weapons and explosives from Balkan states.
One accused Thomas was arrested with two Kalashnikovs, four pistols and other weapons.
All the five accused are accused of high treason and running a terrorist cell, some of them are suspected of riots and financial support of terrorists.
