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Quebec City man arrested for alleged ISIS-linked chemical attack plot
A 24-year-old man, Louay Angoud, has been arrested in Quebec City for allegedly planning a terrorist attack on behalf of the Islamic State (ISIS). The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) stated that the arrest followed an investigation that began in April.
According to authorities, Angoud allegedly communicated with ISIS members online and claimed to possess the knowledge required to manufacture chemical weapons intended to poison Canadian citizens. While the threat was significant, police noted there was no imminent danger to the public as the suspect did not have the materials necessary to carry out the alleged plan.
Angoud, who is not a Canadian citizen and lacks legal status in the country, has no prior criminal record. He faces multiple charges, including using or possessing property for terrorist purposes, participating in the activities of a terrorist group, and carrying a weapon with dangerous intent. The potential prison sentences for these charges range from 10 years to life.
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ISIS · Louay Angoud · Quebec City · RCMP
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Angoud allegedly communicated online with members of the group and took steps to carry out an attack. www.mtlblog.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Louay Angoud was arrested on Wednesday following an investigation that began in April. www.mtlblog.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The suspect allegedly claimed to know how to make a chemical weapon to poison Canadian citizens. www.mtlblog.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The suspect allegedly intended to carry out at least one attack in Canada on behalf of ISIS. www.mtlblog.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] There was no imminent danger to the public because the suspect did not possess the necessary materials. www.mtlblog.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The suspect faces charges including using property for terrorist purposes and carrying a weapon with dangerous intent. www.mtlblog.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Angoud is not a Canadian citizen and has no legal status in the country. www.mtlblog.com