German cops arrest far-right terror suspect

German prosecutors have ordered the formal arrest of a woman suspected of founding a far-right terror organisation that authorities say murdered nine foreigners and a policewoman.

The woman, identified only as Beate Z, turned herself into police on Tuesday. She has since refused to speak.

The 36-year-old is suspected of having set fire to a house used by two other alleged members—now both dead—of the National Socialist Underground group.

Prosecutors said on Sunday evening that the woman faces charges of founding and belonging to a terrorist organisation.

They believe the group murdered eight Turks and one Greek from 2000 to 2006 and fatally shot a policewoman in 2007.

The case has sparked a fierce debate in Germany over the government’s ability to protect immigrants.—Sapa-AP