German prisons tighten security after discovery of neo-Nazi network behind bars
German authorities say they are tightening security
measures after discovering a neo-Nazi network inside the country's prisons.
The network, which was used to try and organize financial
help for far-right convicts and their relatives, was discovered in the state of
Hesse after evidence was uncovered during a search of prison cells.
Authorities say coded messages were sent between prisons
by letter through the mail and also hidden in magazines.
Hesse state Justice Minister Joerg-Uwe Hahn told Bild
newspaper Wednesday his office is tightening controls to prevent any new
networks from developing.
Hahn's office confirmed reports the network attempted to
contact people connected to a small neo-Nazi group that killed 10 people but
would give no specific details. The group's sole surviving member goes on trial
next week.
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