Crime & Safety

Neo-Nazi Flyers Found In Newington Neighborhoods

The local police department is asking anyone with information on the matter to give them a call.

NEWINGTON, CT — The on-again, off-again problem of racially offensive neo-Nazi flyers being found in town appears to be "on" again.

The Newington Police Department and local residents report that flyers belonging to the "National Socialist Club" or "NSC-131" were found at residential homes recently, according to CTInsider.com.

CTInsider.com reports the flyers have anti-LGBTQ comments on them, as well as statements regarding people of color and crime.

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WFSB Channel 3 reported three Newington neighborhoods found the flyers in residential driveways in plastic baggies with rocks in them.

This isn't the first time such flyers have been found in Newington or in nearby towns in recent years, with the nation's political division seemingly emboldening hate and neo-Nazi groups to act.

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Those who know something about the flyers or who report more of them can call the Newington Police Department at 860-666-8445.

For the full, CTInsider.com report, click on this link.

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