Ultrad right: the two individuals arrested Tuesday indicted and placed in pre-trial detention – Franceinfo

The two individuals arrested Tuesday within the framework of the ultra-right movement were indicted for “direct provocation by an online means of communication to an act of terrorism”, “apology for an act of terrorism” and “offense against the arms legislation in relation to a terrorist enterprise “, Friday, November 19, after their presentation to a judge, Franceinfo learned from a judicial source. They were also remanded in custody. A few hours earlier, a judicial investigation was opened against these two men.

According to a source close to the investigation, “the terrorist criminal association” is not retained at this stage, because “the investigations have not yet demonstrated the preparation of a violent action project” but investigations are continuing, in particular with the exploitation of digital media.

According to information from franceinfo, the person arrested in Montauban (Tarn-et-Garonne) admits having administered several Telegram channels which relayed racist, anti-Semitic comments and calls for violent action. The second person arrested in Gironde is suspected of having sold weapons to the person arrested in Montauban but denies having been aware of his ultra-right ideology.