A neo-Nazi suspect was arrested by the French anti-terrorism police unit following alleged threats to the Olympic Games.
French police detained a suspected neo-Nazi sympathizer Wednesday morning for allegedly making concerning online comments and plotting to target the Olympic torch relay, according to to Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin, as reported by the Associated Press .The individual, whose identity has not been publicly disclosed, was apprehended at his residence in the Alsace region of eastern France, the AP reported. Le Parisien identified the far-right suspect as a 20-year-old.
'The interior minister applauded the arrest on X, formerly Twitter, by reposting Le Parisien article and vowing that his department will continue to 'fight' for France's security.Newsweek filed out an online form with the French government for comment on Wednesday.The Olympic torch, which left Athens in late April, is nearing the end of its tour, with the Opening Ceremony in Paris set to commence on July 26.
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