RCMP Charges GTA Youth with Terrorism Offences

Aug 22, 2024, 04:10 PM

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have charged a youth from the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) with terrorism-related offences. The charges come after a lengthy national security investigation involving multiple agencies, including the Toronto Police Service, the Public Prosecution Service of Canada, the Provincial Anti-Terrorist Section, and the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The suspect, who cannot be identified as the alleged offences occurred when they were a minor, is accused of participating in the activities of a listed terrorist group. The RCMP's actions reflect their commitment to protecting Canada and its citizens.