Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Portugal Police Arrest Far-Right Group for Terrorism Plot
Portuguese police arrested six people believed to be part of a far-right group.
This group, the Lusitanian Armillary Movement, allegedly aimed to create an armed militia.
They are charged with terrorism-related offenses and inciting hate.
Police found guns, explosives, and 3D-printed weapons during the arrests.
The investigation started after authorities saw online messages promoting violence against immigrants.
This incident adds to growing concerns about far-right groups and hate speech in Portugal.
The far-right has been gaining support, raising worries about their influence.
Portuguese police arrested six people for alleged membership in a far-right group planning an armed militia.
The group, known as the Lusitanian Armillary Movement, is accused of terrorism-related charges.
Authorities seized firearms, explosives, and weapons, including those made with 3D printers.
The investigation began after detecting online radical nationalist extremism and calls for violence against immigrants.
The arrests follow rising concerns about far-right activity and hate speech in Portugal.
- Who
- Six people suspected of belonging to the Lusitanian Armillary Movement were arrested.
- What
- Portuguese police arrested six people on terrorism charges for planning an armed militia.
- When
- The arrests took place recently, following increased far-right activity in recent months.
- Where
- Lisbon, Portugal.
- Why
- The group sought to establish itself as a political movement with an armed militia and incited hatred and violence.
Concerns over Far-Right Rise
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Government Response
Concerns over Far-Right Rise
The government is criticized for not taking enough action against far-right groups.
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- Group Name
- Lusitanian Armillary Movement
- Charges
- Terrorism, incitement of hatred and violence, possession of banned weapons
- Weapons Seized
- Firearms, explosives, edged weapons
- Location of Arrests
- Lisbon
- Political Context
- Far-right party Chega is gaining support.