Weapons and Nazi Memorabilia: 54-Year-Old Charged After House Search

The suspect fled and hid for hours before turning himself in to the police, the Styrian State Police Directorate announced on Friday. He was reported.

The investigations were initiated because the suspect "posted content with Nazi ideology" on social media channels, according to the police. On September 17, the court-approved house search was conducted by the LSE with the support of other police units. "Data carriers, 18 firearms, a prohibited weapon, countless bladed weapons, silencers, more than 30,000 rounds of ammunition, drugs, and Nazi memorabilia" were found. The latter includes items such as flags and badges.

Weapons and Nazi Memorabilia Found: Escape and Report

As early as the early morning hours, officers covertly observed the residence of the 54-year-old German citizen. They were able to see that he was at home. However, he left the property with one of his three dogs before the house search. When he returned on foot, he apparently noticed the presence of the police and disappeared into a nearby wooded area where he hid. The subsequent search, including a police helicopter, was unsuccessful. However, at 5:30 PM, the suspect turned himself in at a police station in Graz-Umgebung.

Data carriers found during the house search are now being evaluated by the LSE. An expert must also determine whether the found items are real weapons and whether they are operational, the Styrian State Police Directorate told APA. It is clear that the suspect "had no authorization to possess weapons."

(APA/Red)

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