The State Police has launched a nationwide operation that involves the execution of 12 precautionary measures in prison, issued by the investigating judge of the Court of Bologna at the request of the Public Prosecutor's Office. Those arrested are part of a supremacist and neo-Nazi group known as "Werwolf Division".
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The accusations
The group is accused of crimes that include association for the purpose of terrorism, propaganda, incitement to crime on the grounds of racial, ethnic and religious discrimination, as well as illegal possession of firearms. In parallel with the precautionary measures, 13 house searches are also underway to collect further evidence.
Operation details
The operation, coordinated by the Bologna authorities, is one of the largest in recent times against extremist groups. The investigative strategy focused on monitoring and analysis of propaganda materials, which would have highlighted the strong ties between the group's members and their ideology.
In a statement, the Police stressed the importance of inter-force cooperation at the national level to effectively counter terrorist threats linked to extremist ideologies. Details of further developments in the investigation will be made public as soon as possible.
Article published on 4 December 2024 - 12:43
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It's strange how the police move so fast for a group that seems small. But maybe there are more things underneath that we don't know. I hope the investigation will lead to useful results for all of us.
I am not sure if it is right to arrest people just for their thoughts. We must be careful not to overstep the limits of freedom of expression, even if we do not agree with their ideas.
The operation seems serious and important, but I wonder if there are other priorities to address in this country. Security is fundamental, but we must not neglect other social problems.