Vigilance certainly does pay off!
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After watching individuals who planned to carry out a major terrorist attack for more than a year, Canadian police and intelligence agencies say they have arrested two men and thwarted what could have been a devastating loss.
The men, who have been identified, were planning the attack on Canada’s commuter train system, the Via.
According to CBC News:
The two accused are Chiheb Esseghaier and Raed Jaser. They have been charged with conspiracy to carry out a terrorist attack and “conspiring to murder persons unknown for the benefit of, at the direction of, or in association with a terrorist group.”
In a statement, RCMP said while they believe the individuals accused had the “capacity and intent” to carry out an attack, they believed there was “no imminent threat” to the public, rail employees, train passengers or infrastructure.
Had this plot been carried out, it would have resulted in innocent people being killed or seriously injured, RCMP assistant Commissioner Jammies Malizia told reporters on Monday.
According to a Reuters report, U.S. law enforcement and national security sources said the plot targeted a railroad between Toronto and New York City.
The two alleged terrorists are expected to appear in court tomorrow.
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And, just to be clear, the two men are not connected with the Boston Marathon bombers.
But we’re definitely relieved law enforcement caught both groups!
SOURCE: CBC News
