Police investige SA neo-Nazi group behind photoshopped Adelaide Hills pub image

Police are investigating after The Advertiser revealed a photoshopped image of at least eight men performing a Nazi salute at an Adelaide Hills pub.

Police will launch an investigation after The Advertiser revealed a fake image showing at least eight men performing a Nazi salute at an Adelaide Hills pub.

The Advertiser obtained the image, which is photoshopped, of the men performing the offensive gesture.

The image was doctored and posted to coincide with Hitler’s 134th birthday on April 20.

“SAPOL is aware of an image purportedly depicting people at an Adelaide Hills hotel and will investigate this incident,” a police spokesperson said.

An Adelaide Hills pub owner called the fake image “disgusting” and said it was photoshopped and no such event occurred at his venue.

He said any call to recruit members to a neo-Nazi group was not to be tolerated in South Australia.

This photoshopped image is now being investigated by police.

“The association that is trying to position themselves at a venue via photoshop is inappropriate and it’s defamation of our businesses and an insult to staff and the public.

“We would, if we find out who the people are, take legal action.”

The men are purportedly members of a notorious group known as the European Australia Movement.

The image contained two signs promoting people to “join your local active club”. Active Clubs are an international signal for white supremacy crews.

The South Australian group operates on Telegram, a messaging app with a focus on security.

There the group circulated the image with signs to “join” the crew.

Police have asked anyone with information to contact the National Security Hotline on 1800 123 400 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.