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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Investigators "fear the youth will commit terrorism offences related to the COM/764 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.
EDMONTON - RCMP say they have arrested an Alberta teen because investigators believe the youth will commit terrorism offences.
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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