AUGUSTA, Maine — A group of neo-Nazis was seen in Augusta Saturday afternoon, according to a release by the Maine Department of Public Safety.
Approximately 25 of them held a "demonstration" in the area of Capitol and State Streets. Capitol police and Augusta police were made aware of the situation.
According to the release, there was no damage to any property.
House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross issued a statement Sunday regarding the incident:
"I cannot say this strongly enough: 'There needs to be zero tolerance for white nationalist groups’ behavior or intimidation. The events that transpired yesterday are an ongoing escalation by a group that is seemingly emboldened, and we must call out their abhorrent beliefs and actions. As Speaker of the House, I will be relentless in driving a campaign against this racist behavior that has no place in Maine."
This story will be updated, as more information is made available.