Canada Disrupts ‘Major Terrorist Attack’ With A Series Of Arrests

 

Canadian police announced on Monday that authorities disrupted a “major terrorist attack” with a series of arrests. According to “highly placed” sources, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reported that a terrorist event had been averted.

The operation, conducted in coordination with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the FBI, netted “multiple” suspects involved in the planning of an attack.

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Canadian police are expected to hold a press conference on Monday to expand on the details of the attack.

UPDATE: “Authorities thwart terror plot in Canada to attack railroad between Toronto and New York city: U.S. security sources.” – Reuters

h/t Reuters

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