A 17-year-old Alberta youth has been arrested for a terrorism-related offence.
In February 2026, the RCMP Federal Policing Northwest Region’s Integrated National Security Enforcement Team (INSET) in Alberta began an investigation into the online correspondence between an online user and users affiliated with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, also known as ISIS.
As a result of the investigation, INSET arrested a 17-year-old Alberta youth for a terrorism-related offence on Oct. 26, 2026.
The RCMP has commenced proceedings against the youth by way of a terrorism peace bond, pursuant to section 810.011 of the Criminal Code – Fear of terrorism offence.
The youth was released with conditions and is scheduled to appear at the Fort McMurray Provincial Court on Nov. 3, 2026.
The teen cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. No further information has been released.
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