US EditionWhat we know (so far) about the plot to seize land in Quebec and the military men allegedly behind it
QUÉBEC, JUL 9 – Investigators seized 83 firearms and 16 explosives linked to the militia plot, which involved military-style training and recruitment efforts, authorities said.
- On Tuesday, four men including two active Canadian Armed Forces members were arrested near Quebec City for plotting to seize land through an anti-government militia.
- The arrests followed a lengthy investigation that began in spring 2023 and involved raids in January 2024 seizing a large cache of weapons, explosives, and military gear.
- The group allegedly engaged in military-style training, including shooting, ambush, survival, and navigation exercises, while stockpiling 83 firearms, 16 explosive devices, and nearly 11,000 rounds of ammunition.
- Corporal Matthew Forbes, 33, faces 11 criminal counts including possession of prohibited devices like a third-generation night-vision unit, while three others face terrorism-related charges for facilitating terrorist activity.
- If convicted, the men could face up to 14 years in prison, and officials say the case highlights concerns about ideologically motivated extremism within and beyond the military.
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Canadian Troops Arrested Over Alleged Plot to Take Over Part of the Country - News Addicts
Four men — including at least two active-duty members of the Canadian Armed Forces — have been arrested and charged in an alleged plot to seize land in the Québec City area and form an anti-government militia, according to a statement released Tuesday by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). Canada’s Integrated National Security Enforcement […] The post Canadian Troops Arrested Over Alleged Plot to Take Over Part of the Country appeared firs…
RCMP Uncovers Domestic Terror Plot with Military Links
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police, following a lengthy investigation, deployed an emergency response team to arrest four individuals, accused of terrorism and other offences, on the morning of Tuesday, July 8. Two of the arrested men—Marc-Aurèle Chabot and Matthew Forbes—have been confirmed as serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces. The other two—Raphaël Lagacé and Simon Angers-Audet—had connections to the CAF. This is not your usual lone-…
Active Canadian Military Held in Plot to Form Militia, Seize Land
Four men, including active members of the Canadian military, have been charged in what officials called an ideologically driven plot to form a militia to oppose the government and seize land in Québec. "To achieve this, they took part in military-style training, as well as shooting, ambush, survival and navigation...
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