Police said those arrested came from at least 11 states.
Idaho police officers on Saturday arrested 31 people who are believed to be affiliated with the White nationalist group called Patriot Front, after they were seen gathering near a Pride parade in the city of Coeur d'Alene, police said.
The FBI is assisting local police in its investigation, according to FBI Public Affairs Specialist Sandra Yi Barker. Barker said Coeur d'Alene police are the lead law enforcement agency investigating the situation,The people who were arrested were all wearing similar clothing associated with Patriot Front, including identical insignia, and there was at least one smoke grenade in their possession, police said.
The 31 individuals were arrested for conspiracy to riot, which is a misdemeanor, White said, adding the suspects came from at least 11 states.
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'They came to riot': Members of white supremacist group arrested near Idaho pride event, police sayPolice said those arrested came from at least 11 states.
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'They came to riot': Members of white supremacist group arrested near Idaho pride event, police sayAuthorities arrested 31 Patriot Front members near an Idaho pride event Saturday after they were found packed into the back of a U-Haul with riot gear.
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'They came to riot': Members of white supremacist group arrested near Idaho pride event, police sayAuthorities arrested 31 Patriot Front members near an Idaho pride event Saturday after they were found packed into the back of a U-Haul with riot gear
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'They came to riot': Members of white supremacist group arrested near Idaho pride event, police sayPolice said those arrested came from at least 11 states.
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