Italy Uncovers Plot to Create a New Nazi Party; Some Suspects Had Many Weapons,Explosives

Italy has seized numerous weapons from suspects who were plotting to form a new Nazi party, the Newser website reports today (November 29, 2019).

Police in Italy say they raided the homes of 19 people who planned to create an "openly pro-Nazi, xenophobic, and anti-Semitic group called the Italian National Socialist Workers' Party."

Authorities say the suspects include a woman who called herself "Sergeant-Major of Hitler" and a woman who called herself "Miss Hitler."

"Some suspects had a vast amount of weapons and explosives at their disposal," police said.