US EditionPortugal arrests six linked to a far-right group and seizes explosives and weapons
- On Tuesday, law enforcement officials in Portugal detained six individuals connected to the Movimento Armilar Lusitano and confiscated explosives, firearms—including some manufactured with 3D printing technology—ammunition, knives, and propaganda materials during the operation named 'Desarme 3D'.
- The operation targeted the Movimento Armilar Lusitano , a group formed in 2018 from far-right factions, which is under suspicion for involvement in terrorist activities, hate-related offenses, illegal possession of weapons, and efforts to create a political organization supported by an armed faction.
- Authorities identified MAL as promoting anti-system nationalist beliefs and encouraging hostility and aggression toward immigrants and refugees, showing parallels to a far-right group that was dismantled in Germany in December 2022.
- Manuela Santos, head of counterterrorism, said the seized material's quality and diversity were surprising and described suspects as "people from many backgrounds" united by discrimination, while police highlighted firearms made with 3D printers.
- The six detainees are scheduled to appear in court to determine whether they will face charges or be held in custody, amid rising concerns about the expansion of violent far-right extremism in Portugal that demands continued attention.
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Portugal arrests six linked to a far-right group and seizes explosives and weapons
MADRID (AP) — Portuguese authorities arrested six people linked to a far-right group and seized explosive material and several firearms, police said Tuesday. The detainees are believed to belong to the so-called Movimento Armilar Lusitano (MAL), which sought to establish itself as a political movement supported by an armed militia, according to a police statement. They are suspected of crimes related to terrorist groups and activities, discrimin…
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