29-05-2025
Terrorism charge laid against Edmonton-area teen
An RCMP epaulette is seen in Edmonton, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
An Edmonton-area teen has been charged with a terrorism offence.
The 15-year-old is facing a 'fear of terrorism' charge after being arrested on May 12.
'Investigators fear the youth will commit terrorism offences related to the COM/764 violent online network,' the RCMP said in a release.
'The 764 network is a transnational online ecosystem of violent online predators who routinely lure youth, particularly those in vulnerable sectors, and encourage them to commit sexual acts, self-harm, and the torture of animals. Elements of The Com/764 network are known to have extreme ideological views and are victimizing children through desensitizing and radicalizing them to violence.'
The teen is scheduled to appear in court in Edmonton on June 3.
