Funds And Strategies
  • Business
  • Stocks
  • World News
  • Investing
  • Business
  • Stocks
  • World News
  • Investing

Funds And Strategies

World News

Members of Canadian military among four charged in ‘extremist’ plot to grab land in Quebec

by admin July 9, 2025
July 9, 2025
Members of Canadian military among four charged in ‘extremist’ plot to grab land in Quebec

Four men in Quebec, including two active members of the Canadian Armed Forces, were arrested and charged in what Canadian police say is a case of “ideologically motivated violent extremism.”

Three of the men, all in their mid-twenties, “were planning to create an anti-government militia” with the intent to “forcibly take possession of land in the Québec City area,” the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said in a statement on Tuesday.

“To achieve this, [the three men] took part in military-style training, as well as shooting, ambush, survival and navigation exercises,” the statement continues. “They also conducted a scouting operation. A variety of firearms, some prohibited, as well as high-capacity magazines and tactical equipment were allegedly used in these activities.”

The three were charged with facilitating terrorist activity. A fourth individual, a man in his early thirties, faces numerous firearms and explosives-related charges, police said.

In a January 2024 search near Quebec City, police say they found “16 explosive devices, 83 firearms and accessories, approximately 11,000 rounds of ammunition of various calibres, nearly 130 magazines, four pairs of night vision goggles and military equipment.”

They used the account to advertise military-style training in Quebec and Ontario, Gasse added.

Gasse did not elaborate on what specific ideology allegedly motivated the men, or the location of the land near Quebec City police claim they plotted to seize.

“It’s a good thing we caught them when we did,” Gasse said.

“The Canadian Armed Forces is taking these allegations very seriously and has fully participated in the investigation,” a department spokesperson said in an email.

Extremism within Canada’s armed forces is a longstanding issue, with a 2022 government report noting that the country’s military is “not immune to infiltration” by members of extremist groups.

“The suspected presence of members of extremist groups within [the Department of National Defence/Canadian Armed Forces] is a pressing moral, social and operational issue,” the report concluded.

This post appeared first on cnn.com

previous post
Trump’s sudden shift on weapons for Ukraine takes the war back to square one
next post
Wildfire threatens Marseille, shuts down airport in southern France

Related Posts

Oscar-winning director reveals the secret lives of pangolins

April 24, 2025

Russell Brand arrives at London court to face...

May 2, 2025

A torpedoed US Navy ship escaped the Pacific...

July 9, 2025

China rejects Trump’s claim that Xi has called...

April 28, 2025

Masked rioters in Northern Ireland attack police, torch...

June 11, 2025

Ukraine’s drone attack the latest in a series...

June 2, 2025

    Stay updated with the latest news, exclusive offers, and special promotions. Sign up now and be the first to know! As a member, you'll receive curated content, insider tips, and invitations to exclusive events. Don't miss out on being part of something special.


    By opting in you agree to receive emails from us and our affiliates. Your information is secure and your privacy is protected.

    Categories

    • Business (136)
    • Investing (558)
    • Stocks (175)
    • World News (645)
    • About us
    • Contact us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions

    Copyright © 2025 fundsandstrategies.com | All Rights Reserved