MONTREALER ARRESTED ON `ALLEGATIONS OF TERRORISM'

The RCMP announced Thursday that they arrested an 18-year-old Montreal resident based on information from the FBI alleging he was involved in terrorism.

“Based on intelligence from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, this morning RCMP officers arrested Mohamed Amine Assal, 18, of (the St-Laurent borough in Montreal). This police operation was aimed at disrupting the suspicious activities of Mr. Assal and ensuring he undertakes to keep the peace pursuant to (a peace bond),” the RCMP stated in a release.

“Following a short investigation by the Integrated National Security Enforcement Team (INSET), the RCMP had reasonable grounds to fear that an individual may commit a terrorism offence. The investigation is ongoing and all evidence will be analyzed. Charges may be laid at a later date.”

The RCMP also said that Assal was expected to appear in court on Thursday.

While the RCMP did not provide details of what Assal is alleged to have done, the release contained the following: “Countering radicalization to violence is a top priority for the government of Canada. The RCMP remains committed to countering religiously motivated violent extremism. Collaboration and information sharing are key to detection and disruption efforts by law enforcement and their partners.”