Scandinavian vigilant group, Soldiers of Odin, grows its ranks, patrols streets

Scandinavian vigilant group, Soldiers of Odin, grows its ranks, patrols streets against immigrants attacking women. Named after the Norse god, the Soldiers of Odin have been active in Finland since late 2015, patrolling public streets of Kemi, some 30km from the border town of Tornio, which serves as a major crossing point for asylum seekers. The group calls itself "a patriotic organization that fights for a white Finland" and says its patrols are meant to scare away “Islamist intruders” that the group says “cause insecurity and increase crime”. The first Norwegian incarnation of the group said it was out in Tønsberg because “we just want it to be safe in the city” in the face of “out of control” immigration, spokesman Ronny Alte told VG. “We don’t care about religion or skin color,” he said. According to VG, the Soldiers of Odin met heavy resistance from the town’s inhabitants. One woman asked the group why they thought Tønsberg needed their “protection”. “Don’t you think that immigration in Norway has gotten out of control?” Alte responded. “Don’t you see that illegal immigrants are committing crimes, selling drugs and harass Norwegian women?”