Residents of Ormstown, Quebec were left in shock after an alleged ISIS supporter was arrested in their small town.
According to authorities, the 27-year-old man, who has not been named, was arrested on Wednesday morning by the RCMP Integrated National Security Enforcement Team. He is facing charges of supporting a terrorist group and attempting to leave Canada to participate in terrorist activities.
The arrest was made after a lengthy investigation by the RCMP, who had been monitoring the suspect’s online activities. It is believed that the man had been expressing support for ISIS and had been planning to travel abroad to join the terrorist group.
The news of the arrest has left the community of Ormstown reeling. Many residents expressed shock and disbelief that such a thing could happen in their quiet town.
One resident, who wished to remain anonymous, said, “I can’t believe this happened in our town. It’s scary to think that someone who supports such a violent and dangerous group was living among us.”
Another resident, who lives near the suspect’s home, said that she had never noticed anything suspicious about him. “He seemed like a normal guy, always friendly and polite. I never would have thought he could be involved in something like this,” she said.
The mayor of Ormstown, David McMillan, also expressed his shock at the news. “This is a peaceful community and we never would have expected something like this to happen here. Our thoughts are with the residents who may be feeling uneasy after this incident,” he said in a statement.
The RCMP has assured the public that there is no ongoing threat to the community and that they will continue to monitor the situation closely.
The suspect is expected to appear in court on Thursday for a bail hearing. If convicted, he could face up to 10 years in prison.
This arrest serves as a reminder that the threat of terrorism is real and can happen anywhere. It is important for communities to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.
