Montreal teen facing terrorism-related charges, RCMP say

A Montreal teenager is facing terrorism-related charges after a months-long investigation revealed he was allegedly planning an attack on behalf of the Islamic State, according to the RCMP.

The minor was arrested around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at an apartment building on Kent Avenue in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges borough, RCMP Cpl. Erique Gasse said in a phone interview.

He said about 40 officers were involved in the arrest, which was carried out without incident.

“The investigation showed that he was taking various steps to carry out at least one attack on behalf of the Islamic State,” Gasse said. “We know that he had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State.”

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