A man has made a court appearance in Quebec after being arrested for an alleged plot to kill Jews in New York City.
The suspect, identified as 20-year-old Canadian citizen Samy Amimour, appeared in court on Monday to face charges of conspiracy to commit murder and providing false information to obtain a passport.
According to authorities, Amimour was arrested on Sunday at Montreal’s Trudeau International Airport as he was attempting to board a flight to Istanbul, Turkey. It is believed that he was planning to travel to Syria to join a terrorist group.
The investigation into Amimour began in 2019 when the FBI received a tip from a concerned citizen about his online activities. It was discovered that he had been communicating with individuals who were known to be involved in terrorist activities.
Further investigation revealed that Amimour had been planning to travel to New York City to carry out an attack on the Jewish community. He had allegedly been in contact with a person in New York who was willing to assist him in obtaining weapons and providing him with a place to stay.
Authorities have stated that there is no evidence to suggest that Amimour was working with any specific terrorist organization, but they believe he was acting alone.
The arrest of Amimour has sparked concern and fear within the Jewish community in New York City. The Anti-Defamation League has issued a statement condemning the alleged plot and urging law enforcement to remain vigilant in protecting the community.
Amimour is currently being held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court again on Friday for a bail hearing. The investigation into his alleged plot is ongoing and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
This incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing threat of terrorism and the importance of remaining vigilant in identifying and preventing potential attacks. The cooperation between Canadian and American authorities in this case highlights the importance of international partnerships in combating terrorism.
