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RCMP say Louay Angoud allegedly communicated online with members of a terrorist group and gathered information to build a chemical weapon that could be used to poison Canadians.
RCMP say 24-year-old intended to carry out attack on behalf of Islamic State
CBC News · Posted: Sep 24, 2026 11:52 AM EDT | Last Updated: 1 hour ago
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police announced Thursday that terrorism charges have been laid against 24-year-old Quebec City man Louay Angoud. (Ethan Cairns/CBC)
A 24-year-old Quebec City man has been charged with terrorism-related offences, according to federal police. The RCMP say Louay Angoud intended to carry out an attack on behalf of the Islamic State.
He is alleged to have communicated online with members of a terrorist group and gathered information to build a chemical weapon that could be used to poison Canadians.
His charges are the following:
- Using or possessing property for terrorist purposes.
- Commission of offence for terrorist group.
- Participating in activity of a terrorist group.
- Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose.
He will appear in court in Quebec City today, according to Radio-Canada.
More to come.
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