RCMP arrest Edmonton teen allegedly connected to online terrorism network

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EDMONTON - RCMP say they have arrested an Alberta teen because investigators believe the youth will commit terrorism offences.

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EDMONTON – RCMP say they have arrested an Alberta teen because investigators believe the youth will commit terrorism offences.

Mounties allege a 15-year-old from Edmonton was planning to commit offences related to the COM/764.

They say it is a violent online network that lures youth and encourages them to commit sexual acts, self-harm and animal torture.

An RCMP collar tab pin is seen in Edmonton, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
An RCMP collar tab pin is seen in Edmonton, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Investigators say they have commenced proceedings against the youth by way of a terrorism peace bond.

A peace bond allows investigators to monitor people who appear likely to commit a crime when there’s no evidence of an actual offence.

The teen can’t be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act and is set to appear in court next week.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 29, 2025.

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