On June 15, 2023, the RCMP Federal Policing Integrated National Security Enforcement Team (INSET), with support from the Calgary Police Service, arrested a Calgary resident in relation to terrorism offences.
A 20-year-old individual appeared in court today and was charged with:
- Two counts of Facilitating a terrorist activity contrary to section 83.19 of the Criminal Code; and,
- Two counts of Participating in or contributing to, directly or indirectly, an activity of a terrorist group contrary to section 83.18(1) of the Criminal Code.
The individual was remanded into custody pending a future court appearance.
As the criminal investigation is ongoing and before the courts, the RCMP will not be making any further comments at this time.
The RCMP is committed to working in partnership with both domestic and foreign agencies to keep Canadians safe and secure and protect Canadian interests at home and abroad.
The RCMP encourages citizens to remain vigilant and report any information on terrorism or related suspicious activity to the National Security Information Network at 1-800-420-5805 or by email at RCMP.NSIN-RISN.GRC@rcmp-grc.gc.ca or to their local police. If there is an immediate threat to your safety, please call 911.