Poland’s justice minister, Waldemar Żurek, says that investigators have so far found “very strong traces of right-wing extremism” in the activity of Michał Oksiński, the man who carried out Saturday’s mass terrorist shooting in Kraków that left six people dead.
The perpetrator’s search history included websites relating to Anders Breivik, the Norwegian far-right terrorist who killed 77 people during two attacks in 2011.
Żurek’s comments come amid intense debate and dispute in Poland over the beliefs and motives of Oksiński, who on Monday died from the injuries he sustained during a shootout with police that brought his rampage to an end.
On Tuesday, Żurek, who also serves as prosecutor general, spoke to local broadcaster Radio Kraków about the progress of the investigation into Oksiński. He confirmed that the perpetrator had not left behind any letter or other kind of message revealing his motives.
“Those motives are being investigated,” said the minister. “There are very strong traces of right-wing extremism. I can already confirm some information because the services have access to the perpetrator’s computer. Indeed, visits to websites related to Anders Breivik are visible.”
Żurek also pointed to the fact that, as prosecutors announced on Sunday, a so-called Gadsden flag (showing a snake above the words “Don’t tread on me”) had been found in Oksiński’s home.
(Source : Notes from Poland)