Authorities recently uncovered two white supremacist extremists along with a significant stash of firearms and Nazi paraphernalia in a suburban home in Washington state.
Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders announced that the Army Crime Investigation Division (CID) discovered “military-grade weapons and armor” in Lacey, close to Olympia. The CID had reached out for assistance as the FBI’s special weapons and tactical team executed a search warrant following the theft of military weapons and armor.
In a Facebook update, Sanders revealed that two individuals were arrested and booked into the Thurston County Jail for a firearms-related investigation. Their identities remain confidential as federal charges loom. Interestingly, while a bail of $5,000 was proposed, the Superior Court opted for a significantly higher amount of $500,000 for each suspect, per the prosecutor’s request.
The arrested individuals reportedly had an extensive arsenal, including short barrel rifles, MG42 machine guns, grenade launchers, explosives, body armor, and a variety of ammunition. Some rifles were notably positioned at the windows of their residence, and the total cache consisted of 35 firearms throughout the home.
Upon entry, officers also found a plethora of Nazi memorabilia, which included a red flag bearing a black swastika, pro-Nazi literature, and various artworks glorifying Nazi ideology. Sheriff Sanders remarked that the suspects were “actively involved in the efforts of white Nazi nationalists.”
Details on federal criminal charges are anticipated to be revealed soon. The arrested individuals are set to make their initial court appearances in Tacoma shortly.
