MONTREAL – Two Montreal teens who each face four terrorism-related charges will have a bail hearing in early June.
El Mahdi Jamali appeared before a judge in Montreal this morning, while Sabrine Djermane was represented by her lawyer.
The 18-year-olds have pleaded not guilty to attempting to leave Canada to commit an terrorist act abroad; possession of an explosive substance; facilitating a terrorist act; and committing an act under the direction or for the profit of a terrorist organization.
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Federal prosecutor Richard Roy has said the Crown will oppose bail, arguing the accused should be held because they are flight risks and a danger to the public.
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Before charges were laid one week ago, their arrests were described as a “preventive measure” because authorities feared they would commit a terrorism-related offence.
An RCMP statement said the short investigation was triggered by a tip from the community, while Radio-Canada reported last week it was Djermane’s sister who tipped police off about an alleged plot.
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