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Spanish police say they stop a dangerous cell linked to “The Base,” a neo-Nazi group that several countries list as a terrorist organization. Officers move in after a long investigation. They discover a small group that shows strong loyalty to extremist ideas. Police say the group trains with weapons and prepares for violent missions.
Group Trained for Violence
Investigators track the cell for months. They find members who train with paramilitary methods. Police say the group uses real equipment and holds sessions to prepare for violent actions. The suspects speak openly about planned attacks. Officers say they even express clear intent to strike targets “for the cause.”
Leader Held Close Ties With Founder
Police report that the cell leader keeps steady contact with the group’s founder. Officers say the founder urged “targeted attacks with the aim of bringing down Western democratic institutions.” This message comes only one month before police move in. The call for attacks raises concern among investigators and speeds up the operation.
Arrests and Seizures
Police arrest three people last week. Officers detain the suspected leader on charges that involve terrorism. These include membership in a terrorist group, recruitment, indoctrination, and training with violent intent. They also charge him with illegal possession of weapons.
During searches, police seize two guns, ammunition, and neo-Nazi items. Officers carry out the raids in the eastern province of Castellon.
Global Roots of the Movement
“The Base” began in the United States in 2018. U.S. citizen Rinaldo Nazzaro created the group as a network for radical right nationalists. Reports say he later moved to Saint Petersburg and gained Russian citizenship. Experts describe the movement as a loose global network with many small cells. Each cell plans for conflict and pushes ideas about a coming “race war.”
International Action Against the Group
Many countries try to stop the spread of “The Base.” The European Union added the group to its terrorist list last year. This move triggered sanctions. These include a travel ban and the freezing of assets. Other countries, including Canada, classify the group as a terrorist organization. Officials believe this action limits the group’s ability to operate.
