ONTARIO-The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Federal Policing – Central Region has arrested a youth in connection with an ongoing investigation into terrorism related offences, under the Criminal Code of Canada.
On November 4th, 2025, RCMP officers from Central Region (Ontario) Integrated National Security Enforcement Team in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA-INSET) arrested and charged a youth with the following:
- Participating in the activities of a terrorist group by the editing and public posting of ISIS propaganda videos contrary to s. 83.18(1) of the Criminal Code;
- Inviting a person to provide property, i.e., firearms, intending that they be used, in whole or in part, for the purpose of facilitating or carrying out a terrorist activity contrary to s. 83.03(1) of the Criminal Code.
The New York Police Department, Peel Regional Police, Toronto Police Service, Ontario Provincial Police, Public Prosecution Service of Canada, and the Ministry of the Attorney General collaborated on the investigation.
“This arrest is the result of a coordinated effort with domestic and international partners and demonstrates the RCMP’s commitment to public safety by disrupting threats to Canada’s national security.” said Superintendent James Parr, Officer-in Charge, Federal Policing Central Region INSET.
“Public safety knows no borders, and international terrorism knows no other purpose than to sow chaos and fear. The New York City Police Department will confront this threat whenever and wherever it presents itself, and we were proud to partner with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and others to uncover this dangerous plot and keep people safe. Thank you to all the investigators who worked on this case, and who continue to set the standard in counterterrorism, intelligence, and national security operations.” added Jessica S. Tisch, NYPD Commissioner
