A young man from Windsor has been arrested and charged with contributing to a terrorist group, the RCMP says.
Between Feb. 12 and May 20, 2021, the RCMP says an individual committed various hate-motivated offences in the Windsor area.
The Atomwaffen Division is a neo-Nazi group that was founded in the U.S. in 2013 and was added to Canada’s Criminal CodeOn Friday, the RCMP announced that charges were laid against a Windsor resident in connection with the investigation. "The success of this investigation is directly attributable to the strength of our policing and intelligence partnerships. Along with our partners, the Windsor Police Service and OPP PATS, the RCMP remains committed to and stands fast against ideologically motivated violent extremists who threaten the public safety of all Canadians,” Insp. Cheryl Brunet-Smith, O Division INSET, said in a statement.
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