Oct 1, 2018

7 arrested in Germany over suspected far-right terror plot

Police watch over a peaceful rally

Police watch over a peaceful rally demonstrating against far-right extremism in Chemnitz, Germany. Photo: Hendrik Schmidt/picture alliance via Getty Images

Seven men suspected of plotting an attack against "foreigners and political opponents" have been arrested by German authorities, reports Buzzfeed News.

The details: The men are believed to be members of the skinhead and neo-Nazi communities in Chemnitz, a city that saw massive anti-immigrant demonstrations last month over the alleged murder of a German national by two refugees.

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