France: 8 charged in probe of alleged far-right terror plot

Published October 22, 2017

Eight people suspected of belonging to a far-right extremist group in France and plotting attacks on mosques, politicians and migrants ihave been charged with criminal terrorist association, authorities said.

Three of the eight charged are minors. Seven are in custody.

The suspects are allegedly linked to the founder of a newly formed ultra-nationalist group, the official said. The founder, identified only as Logan N., was arrested in southern France in June.

The official says investigators believe the group was planning to extort money from business leaders and use it to buy weapons. Some of its members had trained in shooting and stolen a vehicle for the alleged plot.

The official requested anonymity to discuss the ongoing case.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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