SASKATOON — RCMP have arrested two 14-year-old youths following an investigation into online threats linked to violent-extremism content.
According to RCMP, the Federal Policing Northwest Region’s National Security unit in Saskatchewan launched an investigation on Feb. 10 after receiving a report about an online account sharing material associated with violent extremism. The Saskatoon Police Service assisted in the investigation.
On Feb. 11, officers arrested two youths. Each is charged with uttering threats contrary to 264.1(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.
Both were remanded in custody at the Saskatoon Youth Correctional Facility and are scheduled to appear at the Saskatoon Provincial Court on Feb. 17.
The Youth Criminal Justice Act prevents any further release of information regarding these individuals, say RCMP.
Police say your assistance in remaining vigilant and informing us of any suspicious activities will help us be even more effective. Non-emergency tips can be reported to the RCMP National Security Information Network by phone at 1-800-420-5805 or online. To report an immediate threat to national security, please call 9-1-1 or your local police department.
