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German Officer Who Posed as Syrian Refugee Accused of Far-Right Terror Plot

A German military officer has gone on trial, accused of posing as a Syrian refugee and planning far-right terrorism attacks on politicians.

Named only as Lt Franco A, the officer – who was based in France – led an extraordinary double life, registered as a refugee called David Benjamin.

He was eventually caught in 2017 trying to retrieve a handgun found by a cleaner in a toilet at Vienna airport.

Read more at BBC

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The Government Technology & Services Coalition's Homeland Security Today (HSToday) is the premier news and information resource for the homeland security community, dedicated to elevating the discussions and insights that can support a safe and secure nation. A non-profit magazine and media platform, HSToday provides readers with the whole story, placing facts and comments in context to inform debate and drive realistic solutions to some of the nation’s most vexing security challenges.

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