Former soldier behind group recorded saying he wants to build up infantry forceA network of elite German combatants with links to far-right “prepper” circles secretly trained civilians in “commando-like structures”, raising fears the group planned to build up a paramilitary fighting unit. The exercise in Mosbach, however, was organised by Uniter, a private support network for active and former soldiers and security personnel. Members discussed the threat of terrorist attacks and how to respond to them by hoarding weapons, munitions and food supplies. In recent months a number of investigations across Germany have tried to establish a fuller picture of the network’s activities. Investigators found a Uniter badge at his home, though the association denies he was a member of the network.

Source: The Guardian December 07, 2019 05:00 UTC