A picture that the arms dealer published on social media shows a tattoo of a symbol that, among other things, adorned uniforms in Nazi Germany.

Other images reviewed by Expo magazine show the man with a symbol used by Adolf Hitler's bodyguard tattooed on.

He also allegedly subscribed to a Nazi newspaper and was on an internal contact list of "national activists", which was established within the Swedish white power movement during the 90s, which Expo has taken notice of.

Now the arms dealer is suspected of having committed the crime of illegal corps activity together with a former lieutenant colonel.

Which could mean, for example, that they've tried to build a private police force or paramilitary group.  

The crime is seen as a so-called high crime, because it can threaten the country's internal security.

The last time a similar case was discovered was about 20 years ago.  

Both suspects deny

SVT has been in contact with both the arms dealer and the former lieutenant colonel, who both deny any crime.

They are covered by a restraining order and do not want to comment on the allegations.

Chamber prosecutor Henrik Olin at the National Security Unit is leading the investigation and at the moment does not want to state whether there is any political motive.  

- At this early stage, I do not want to comment on or, if so, the political context in which these people have been found, says Henrik Olin to SVT.  

At the same time, he points out that there has been no direct danger to the public.  

- It is not connected to any imminent threat or attack against the nation, says Henrik Olin.

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The Security Police raided here last week in connection with suspicions being directed at two men regarding illegal union activities.

Photo: Fredrik Larsson SVT / The police's preliminary investigation into serious weapons offences