Police launch nationwide operations targeting online hate speech authors. Over 170 operations coordinated by Federal Criminal Police Office. Suspects accused of incitement to hatred and insulting politicians. Investigations focus on far-right online statements. Many cases involve criminal insults against politicians. Fewer cases concern extremist religious or far-left postings. North Rhine-Westphalia interior minister demands uncovering perpetrators. Digital arsonists cannot hide behind phones or computers. Fourteen investigations in North Rhine-Westphalia out of 130 nationwide.