Posts Tagged ‘worldwide terrorism threats & domestic extremist threats & trends’
2 Ontario men arrested on charges linked to neo-Nazi terrorist movement
Two Ontario men are facing terrorism-related charges, the RCMP says, after allegedly participating in the creation of manifestos and recruiting videos in support of far-right extremism and the neo-Nazi terrorist movement. In a news release issued Friday morning, police said the charges stem from an 18-month investigation, with several search warrants carried out in the…
Read MoreArizona man charged for allegedly inciting “religiously motivated terrorist attack” that killed 2 officers, bystander in Australia
A U.S. citizen has been charged in Arizona over online comments that allegedly incited what police describe as a “religiously motivated terrorist attack” in Australia a year ago in which six people died, officials said Wednesday. Queensland state police officers Rachel McCrow and Matthew Arnold and innocent bystander Alan Dare were fatally shot by Gareth…
Read MoreLas Vegas teen arrested for terroristic threats linked to ISIS, explosive components found at home
On Nov. 28, 2023, Las Vegas police identified a terroristic threat made on a social media platform. The threat involved a suspect claiming he was planning an attack in Las Vegas in furtherance to support the Islamic State terrorist organization, also known as ISIS. Upon discovering this threat, a joint investigation between the FBI Joint…
Read MoreA ‘rogue’s gallery’ of threats made against US since Hamas attack on Israel, FBI Director Christopher Wray says
Since Hamas’ surprise terror attack against Israel on Oct. 7, law enforcement has seen a “rogue’s gallery” of calls for attacks against the U.S. from Hezbollah to Al Qaeda, FBI Director Christopher Wray said Wednesday. “Given those calls for action, our most immediate concern is that individuals or small groups will draw inspiration from the…
Read MoreMaine man sentenced to 15 years for mosque attack plot
A 19-year-old from Maine who the FBI says built homemade explosives and plotted to attack a mosque in the name of the Islamic State group was sentenced Monday to 15 years in prison. Xavier Pelkey, of Waterville, entered an agreement with prosecutors in April in which he pleaded guilty to providing material support to terrorists…
Read MoreFinland convicts 3 far-right men for plotting racially motivated attacks
Three Finnish men who embraced neo-Nazi ideology were found guilty Tuesday of committing crimes with terrorist intent including plotting attacks against migrants, critical infrastructure, and their perceived political opponents. The Paijat-Hame District Court sentenced the main suspect, Viljam Lauri Antero Nyman, to three years and four months in prison on charges of aggravated firearms offences…
Read MoreDHS Continues to See High Risk of Foreign and Domestic Terrorism in 2024 Homeland Threat Assessment
Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the 2024 Homeland Threat Assessment (HTA), which continues to identify a high risk of foreign and domestic terrorism in 2024. The HTA provides the public and the Department’s partners with a detailed report on the most pressing threats to the United States as part of the Biden…
Read MoreTo help curb terrorism and violence threats, DHS awards $20M to local communities
The Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday announced $20 million in grant funding aimed at preventing targeted violence and terrorism in the United States. The grant money, provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, is aimed at helping local communities prevent and combat targeted violence in the U.S. by offering money that can be used…
Read MoreFinnish police suspect neo-Nazi group prepared for “race war” using 3D-printed weapons
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and police in Häme suspect four members of a far-right extremist group of committing an aggravated firearms offence with terrorist intent. Three of the suspects are also believed to have trained for committing a terrorist offence. The group also held staunch anti-immigrant views, police said. During the course of…
Read MoreCanada – Individual associated with Atomwaffen Division charged with terrorism and hate propaganda
The RCMP arrested two individuals, one in Ottawa and another in Kingsey Falls, following an investigation led by the Integrated National Security Enforcement Team (INSET). In April 2020, INSET received information on individuals allegedly involved in the activities of the terrorist group Atomwaffen Division, linked to neo-Nazi ideology. At this stage of the investigation, Patrick…
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