GalNet: NMLA Terrorists Arrested!
31 Oct 2020Rho Tefnutet
Just a few ago New Republic of Draguan Nu declared possible haven for the Marlinists with no means of extradition of these towards the Empire, however given the authority centralization, Reightler Dock found a handful of known NMLA agents hiding among the refugees. Seven Imperial citizens with confirmed connections to the Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army had been apprehended during obligatory identity check - introduced two years ago as effect of a foiled attack concluded by Imperial agents connected with Admiral Patreus. "In cooperation with Imperial sources within Baldr and Tangaroa (currently under Independent control), it was not a great deal to identify and arrest the NMLA agents. For the safety of the investigation, we cannot officially state if their presence in Draguan Nu was just a temporary stay or part of some ad hoc operation. However, the investigation will last for a few days until all details are known to the local security branch." - Said Elian Sanchez, military police chief on Reightler Dock.
New Republic of Draguan Nu shares the Federation's unwillingness to expel the Marlinists straight into the Imperial hands. However, it is unknown what would happen to the confirmed members of Neo-Marlinist terror organization which is held responsible for the horrific terror attack on Imperial population and assassination attempt on Hadrian Augustus Duval. "Our cold attitude to the Empire does not mean we do not sympathize with their attempts to thwart terrorism in its roots. However, our Republic shall and will kept hard on human rights, which clearly state that collective punishment for actions of a few is against them, " added General Maite Snider.
While asked about the Marlinists themselves, the General Snider answered that the immigrants are kept on the parts of the station where "neither Imperial nor Federal propaganda can affect them negatively (...)" as "that (...) could bring more issues than good in our own [system]."
General Snider, using the opportunity with the media, also wished everyone to enjoy their Halloween time and the respective upcoming festivals.