NEWMARKET, ON, July 31,
2024 /CNW/ - RCMP Federal Police have arrested a
father and son on several terrorism related charges after receiving
Attorney General consent to commence proceedings under s. 83 of the
criminal code.
Threats to Canada's national
security are a top investigational priority for the RCMP. This past
weekend, GTA INSET arrested a father and son at a hotel in
Richmond Hill, who were in the
advanced stages of planning a serious, violent attack in
Toronto. The RCMP are alleging
that the accused knowingly facilitated terrorist activity in the
Greater Toronto Area. There is no evidence to suggest that
there is any remaining risk to the public.
Ahmed Eldidi (62) and
Mostafa Eldidi (26) have each been
charged with the following:
- Participation in the activities of a terrorist group, contrary
to Sec. 83.18 of the Criminal Code
- Facilitating terrorist activity, contrary to Sec. 83.19 of the
Criminal Code;
- One count each of Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose,
contrary to Sec. 83.2 of the Criminal Code;
- Conspiracy to commit murder, contrary to Sec. 83.27 of the
Criminal Code.
In addition, Ahmed Eldidi faces
an additional charge for:
- Aggravated assault, contrary to Sec. 83.2 of the Criminal
Code.
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Court for both Mostafa and Ahmed
Eldidi has been scheduled for August
1, 2024 at 9AM (virtual).
GTA INSET would like to thank the Ministry of the Attorney
General of Ontario, Public
Prosecution Service of Canada,
Canadian Security Intelligence Service, Toronto Police Service, the Canada Border
Service Agency, Ontario Provincial Police, York Regional Police
Service, Peel Regional Police Service, and Durham Regional Police
Service for their collaboration on this successful
investigation.
"I am very proud of the impressive team effort that made
these arrests possible. I also want to thank our law enforcement
partners in the INSET group for their invaluable assistance. The
RCMP Federal Police take all threats to our national security very
seriously. This was an imminent threat and we were able to prevent
serious injuries or loss of life." – Assistant Commissioner
Matt Peggs, Regional Commander for
RCMP Federal Policing Central Region
Fast Facts
INSET (Integrated National Security Enforcement Team) is made up
of representatives of the RCMP, Municipal and Provincial police
forces as well as Federal and Provincial partners and agencies.
INSET collects, shares, and analyzes information that concerns
threats to National Security and criminal extremism/terrorism.
If you have concerns that someone is considering, planning, or
preparing to commit an act of violence or to help others in
committing acts of terrorism, please contact your local police
service. It is incumbent to report any suspicious behaviour. If
there is an immediate threat to your safety, or the safety of
others, please dial 911.
Non–emergency tips can be reported to the RCMP National Security
Information Network by phone at 1–800–420–5805 or online
at www.rcmp.ca/report-it
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SOURCE Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Central Region