A police officer and a former emigrant driver are accused of leading the neo-Nazi group Movimento Armilar Lusitano (MAL), according to an indictment document accessed by PÚBLICO. The group reportedly recruited hundreds of members and prepared them for violent actions through training and indoctrination.
Key Findings:
- Bruno Gonçalves, a PSP agent, and an unnamed driver with a history of emigration in Switzerland, are identified as the leaders.
- The group's activities included recruitment, training, and preparation for violent acts, marking an unprecedented case in Portugal.
- Authorities seized a significant amount of dangerous materials, highlighting the group's capacity for violence.
This case sheds light on the emergence of extremist groups in Portugal and the challenges they pose to national security.
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