A legislator with the far-right Alternative for Germany party was arrested on Monday on charges including displaying forbidden totalitarian symbols, with neighbours of his fraternity complaining of often hearing the Nazi "Sieg Heil" victory salute.
Police receive tips that “Sieg Heil” shouts were heard and anti-constitutional symbols were displayed at a demonstration organized by Halemba’s fraternity.
Police search the fraternity, Halemba is present.
The subsequent investigation of the confiscated objects substantiates the suspicion of incitement of the people.
Halemba flees and cannot be found for 2 weeks.
He is found by cell phone tracking and arrested to prevent destruction of evidence.
His far-right party claims he was arrested for political reasons to keep him from taking his seat in parlament.
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