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Lawmaker from Germany’s AfD suspected of displaying Nazi symbols

A supporter waves a flag with the party logo during an election campaign event of the far-right AfD party in Munich, Germany [File: Christof Stache/AFP]

A newly elected lawmaker for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has been arrested on suspicion of owning Nazi symbols.

Prosecutors said Daniel Halemba, 22, was arrested in the Stuttgart area and is under investigation on suspicion of incitement and using symbols of unconstitutional organisation, German news agency dpa reported.

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