MONTREAL — A minor was arrested in Montreal on terrorism-related charges involving the Islamic State, the RCMP said Wednesday.
Police arrested the young male in the city's Côte-des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-de-Grâce borough around 1:30 p.m.
Cpl. Érique Gasse said the youth had pledged allegiance to Islamic State and investigators believe he was ready to carry out at least one attack on behalf of the terrorist group.
"He made those comments on social media stating that he wished to attack various groups of people," Gasse said in an interview.
Gasse said in an interview the youth allegedly intended to acquire weapons such as AK-47s for the attack.
The investigation began last April and Gasse said the public was never in danger.
The accused is scheduled to appear in youth court on Thursday on three counts: providing or making available property or services for terrorist purposes; participation in the activity of a terrorist group; and facilitating a terrorist activity.
The investigation was handled by the force's Integrated National Security Enforcement Team. Nearly 40 officers were involved in the arrest along with the force's emergency response team.
Authorities did not release the minor's age. Police were on site at a four-storey apartment building on Wednesday afternoon, conducting a search.
The arrest itself took place without incident, police said.
A federal Crown prosecutor has been assigned to the case, the Public Prosecution Service of Canada confirmed.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 20, 2025.
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