Poland to deport foreigner who performed Nazi salute at Auschwitz Museum
The 34-year-old Colombian citizen was charged with promoting Nazism.
Polish authorities have decided to deport a Colombian national who was photographed performing a Nazi salute at the Auschwitz-Birkenau museum. The 34-year-old man, who had been living and working in Poland's Wielkopolska province, has been banned from re-entering Poland and the Schengen area for a period of five years. He was charged with promoting Nazism and desecrating a memorial site, for which he voluntarily submitted to a fine of 2,000 zloty (approximately €464) and the public announcement of his verdict.
The Polish border guard cited concerns over security, public order, and the interests of the Republic of Poland in making the deportation decision. The Auschwitz Museum has previously dealt with instances of visitors misbehaving, including denying the Holocaust and committing acts of fascism. The camp, established by Nazi Germany during World War Two, was responsible for the deaths of at least 1.1 million people, including 1.3 million victims, primarily Jews and ethnic Poles.
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