35 teenagers reported on cell phones for Nazi videos and child pornography

An evaluation of the WhatsApp chats revealed the suspicion of re-activation and hate speech. Some of the teenagers may also have been involved in theft and drug trafficking.

The Upper Austrian police reported 35 young people, among other things, for violating the Prohibition Act, suspected pornographic depiction of minors and suspected hate speech. These are 14- to 17-year-olds from the districts of Perg, Urfahr and Linz-Land. A confiscated mobile phone of a 16-year-old had led to far-reaching investigations.

According to the police, a child porn image was initially discovered on the mobile phone. The subsequent evaluation of photos and videos of various WhatsApp chats of the teenager also revealed the suspicion of re-activation and incitement.

Photos with a Hitler salute

In addition, officers from the Sankt Georgen an der Gusen police station seized seven mobile phones from young people and evaluated them. It contained several videos with National Socialist ideas, some of which they are said to have shot in front of the memorial site of the former Mauthausen concentration camp. Photos with the Hitler salute were also found. Investigators found more child pornography.

It also turned out that a 15-year-old and a 17-year-old were responsible for a large amount of property damage and several thefts from traffic signs in Sankt Georgen. The two have now made good part of the damage caused, amounting to 2330 euros, according to the police.

Another 17-year-old was reported on suspicion of endangering his physical safety. He is said to have blinded drivers with a laser. Another 12 teenagers were reported for drug trafficking.

(APA)

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