Youth subject to terrorism peace bond following RCMP Federal Policing Northwest Region's investigation in Saskatchewan

In March 2024, the Meadow Lake RCMP engaged the RCMP Federal Policing Northwest Region's National Security Enforcement Section (NSES) in Saskatchewan, after arresting a youth in relation to a report of uttering threats and incitement of hatred.

Due to an ongoing investigation and out of concern for public safety, on June 24, 2024, the youth entered into a Terrorism Peace Bond contrary to Section 810.011 of the Criminal Code (Fear of Terrorism offence). The youth has been released from custody and is subject to strict release conditions.

The Youth Criminal Justice Act prevents any further release of information regarding this individual. As the criminal investigation is ongoing and before the courts, the RCMP will not be making any further comments at this time.

The RCMP's National Security program is very concerned about youth involvement in online radicalization in the broader area of grievance-based violence. Families, communities and law enforcement are all key stakeholders in the identification, prevention, and disengagement from violent extremism. RCMP's Federal Policing Northwest Region in Saskatchewan is committed to working with all local detachments and police agencies to keep communities safe and secure - while protecting Canadian interests at home and abroad.

"The partnership between our local detachment officers here in Saskatchewan and the officers in specialized units in Federal Policing is invaluable. Incidents like this are very complex and sensitive in nature - so we always ensure our Federal Policing units are available to seamlessly work and integrate with detachments across the province" says Superintendent Andrew Farquhar, Deputy Criminal Operations Officer of Federal Policing Northwest Region in Saskatchewan.

The RCMP encourages citizens to remain vigilant and report any information on terrorism or related suspicious activity to the National Security Information Network at 1-800-420-5805, online at www.rcmp.ca/report-it, or to their local police. If there is an immediate threat to your safety, please call 911.