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French Police Arrest Neo-Nazi Suspect Over Olympic Torch Relay Threat

The 20-year-old from Alsace, linked to far-right online group, detained for alleged hate speech and threats.

  • Suspect accused of plotting to disrupt the Olympic torch relay and making online threats.
  • Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin confirms the arrest and praises security forces.
  • Enhanced security measures are planned for the Paris Olympics, including anti-terrorism perimeters.
  • The suspect managed a Telegram group named 'French Aryan division' and used the alias 'Panzer'.
  • The Paris Olympics' Opening Ceremony will feature extensive security with tens of thousands of officers.
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