Calgary teen arrested in terrorism investigation must follow conditions for one year Calgary teens in court on terrorism-related cases

January 5, 2024   

(Canadian Press) A youth court judge has granted a one-year peace bond to a 15-year-old Calgary boy who was arrested in October as part of an ongoing national security investigation.

The teen, who cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, is one of four Calgarians who have been arrested over terrorism-related posts on TikTok and other social media sites since June.

The teen was subject to a section of the Criminal Code that allows for a peace bond if there’s fear the young person may commit a terrorism offence.

He appeared in a Calgary courtroom with his lawyer and his family on Friday afternoon for the hearing.

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