Police in northern Italy have detained three men, including one linked to a neo-fascist Italian political party, after uncovering a huge stash of automatic weapons, a missile and material featuring Nazi symbols. Add Italy as an interest to stay up to date on the latest Italy news, video, and analysis from ABC News. Add InterestPolice said the discoveries stemmed from a previous investigation into Italians who took part in the Russian-backed insurgency in eastern Ukraine. At his home in Gallarate, police found nine assault weapons, nearly 30 hunting rifles, pistols and bayonets as well as ammunition and antique Nazi plaques featuring swastikas. Two other men were detained after police found a French-made missile at an airport hangar that they apparently were seeking to sell.

Source: ABC News July 15, 2019 11:26 UTC