A Quebec City-area teenager has been charged with terrorism-related offenses. RCMP say the boy allegedly used social media to promote the violent ideology of a group known as the Atomwaffen Division.
Police say the boy is suspected of using social media to promote violent ideology
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A Quebec City-area teenager has been charged with terrorism-related offenses.
RCMP stated: Thursday’s statement The teenager allegedly used social media to promote the violent ideology of a group known as the Atomwaffen Division.
international neo– The Nazi group was founded in the United States in 2013 and was declared a terrorist organization by the Canadian government in 2021.
Claims to be inspired by serial killer Charles Manson And they claim that history will end in race wars.
RCMP Sergeant Eric Gasse confirmed the teen. Persons whose identity cannot be legally verified because they are minors; He was arrested in September 2024.
Gasse told CBC News the minor was questioned by investigators and electronic devices were seized. He was released on a promise to appear in court.
teenagers are It is believed that they created and distributed online materials with the aim of inspiring young people and recruiting talent.hers.
He is charged with participating in the activities of a terrorist group and that is He is scheduled to appear in court in Quebec City on Friday.
In 2022, approximately 60 RCMP officers conducted a raid southwest of Quebec City targeting Atomwaffen Division personnel.
Written by Rachel Watts, with files from Stephen Rukavina