Edmonton teen arrested over alleged terrorism network tie

Thursday, May 29, 2025, 1:21 pm

Edmonton police have nabbed a youth in connection with a suspicious online network allegedly targeting vulnerable children. Authorities are keeping an eye on potential radicalization, proving even the young can get caught up in high-tech mischief. It seems no digital corner is safe these days.

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edmontonjournal.com / Edmonton youth, 15, arrested by Alberta INSET for terrorism-related offence

Investigators "fear the youth will commit terrorism offences related to the COM/764 violent online network"

globalnews.ca / RCMP arrest Alberta teen allegedly connected to ‘violent’ online network

The RCMP in Alberta have arrested a 15-year-old teen who they feared would commit acts of violence after being recruited by predators through the online gaming platform COM/764.

thestar.com / RCMP arrest Edmonton teen allegedly connected to online terrorism network

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

cbc.ca / Edmonton-area youth, 15, arrested for terrorism-related offence

An Edmonton-area youth, linked to a violent online network that targets vulnerable children, has been arrested for a terrorism-related offence, RCMP said Thursday.

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