Buenos Aires: Argentine authorities have arrested a man in Buenos Aires for possessing a significant collection of Nazi weapons and memorabilia, including items decorated with symbols from Adolf Hitler’s Third Reich regime. The arrest took place on Friday, after police uncovered over 60 firearms and various items associated with Nazi history.
Weapons and Memorabilia Confiscated
Among the weapons seized were 43 rifles marked with Nazi eagle symbols, 15 pistols, five bayonets, and a machine gun. The haul also included Nazi flags, military uniforms, helmets, and even busts of Adolf Hitler, according to Argentina’s federal police.
This discovery came as part of a broader effort to enforce the country’s anti-discrimination laws. Personnel from the Buenos Aires Holocaust Museum assisted in the operation, underscoring the seriousness of the authorities’ commitment to combatting Nazi ideology.
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The man’s residence, located in Quilmes—a city on the southern outskirts of Buenos Aires—was under surveillance after he had traveled abroad. He was implicated in an investigation led by Bosnia-Herzegovina’s federal police, which had been tracking his activities linked to far-right extremism.
Historical Context of Nazi Activity in Argentina
Argentina has long been a refuge for Nazi officials escaping justice after World War II. Many notorious figures, including Adolf Eichmann, who oversaw the operations of death camps during the Holocaust, found sanctuary in Argentina, evading prosecution for years.
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The arrest comes amid ongoing efforts by Argentine law enforcement to crack down on Nazi-related activities in the country. Just last year, security forces raided a bookstore in Buenos Aires that was selling books promoting Nazism online, leading to the shutdown of the establishment.
