RCMP make preventive terrorism arrests in Ontario, Quebec

January 25, 2022   

(Global News) Two minors have been arrested in Ontario and Quebec on allegations of terrorism, Global News has learned.

In Toronto, a youth was arrested Jan. 14 on a preventive terrorism peace bond and appeared in court Thursday in a case allegedly related to the so-called Islamic State.

Another youth was arrested on a terrorism peace bond Dec. 8, and was released on conditions following a court appearance in Terrebonne, Que., north of Montreal.

Neither can be named because of their ages.

There has been no indication the arrests were related, but they are the latest involving minors facing terrorism allegations.

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