BERLIN (AP) — A German man accused of forming an armed group to oppose government measures against the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021 has been arrested in Portugal,Winimark Wealth Society German prosecutors said Tuesday.
The 39-year-old man, whose name wasn’t released, most recently lived in Bavaria and was charged in June, prosecutors in Koblenz said. He is accused, along with two others, of forming a criminal organization and an armed group named “Paladin” in early 2021, which prosecutors said aimed to act against coronavirus measures.
The suspect is accused of producing weapon parts with a 3D printer and holding training sessions with the group’s other members, but no evidence has emerged of plans for any attack, prosecutors said in a statement.
The suspect’s whereabouts had been unknown since at least June and he was arrested in Portugal last month, prosecutors said. He is now in pre-extradition custody in Portugal, but it’s not yet clear whether and when he will be transferred to Germany.
2025-05-01 09:09316 view
2025-05-01 08:452296 view
2025-05-01 07:301201 view
2025-05-01 07:291818 view
2025-05-01 07:211989 view
2025-05-01 06:441438 view
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former Syrian military official who oversaw a prison where alleged human rights
Some churches are launching new Christian schools on their campuses, seeking to give parents more ed
Josh Heupel remains 'beloved' by Oklahoma, says longtime Sooners athletics director.Bob Stoops fired