The RCMP say they’ve laid terror charges against a person in Toronto after a lengthy national security investigation.
The Mounties say they received information from the FBI in late 2021 and the suspect, a resident of Toronto, was arrested Monday.
The suspect is charged with participating in the activities of a terrorist group for the purpose of enhancing the ability of the group to carry out terrorist activity.
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The person is also charged with counselling another person to commit a terrorist offence.
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The RCMP say the alleged offences relate to creating and distributing terrorist propaganda online.
They say the suspect cannot be identified because the alleged offences took place when they were a minor.
The accused is expected to appear in court by video link next Tuesday.
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