Four, Including Military, Charged in Quebec Extremist Militia Plot

Canadian authorities arrested and charged four men, including active members of the Canadian Armed Forces, for allegedly planning to forcibly seize land near Quebec City by creating an anti-government militia. The suspects, aged between 24 and 33, engaged in military-style training exercises such as shooting, ambush, survival, and navigation, and conducted scouting operations to facilitate terrorist activity. Police investigations, ongoing since March 2023, led to raids in January 2024 where they seized 16 explosive devices, approximately 11,000 rounds of ammunition, firearms including prohibited weapons, high-capacity magazines, night vision goggles, and other tactical equipment. Three suspects face charges of facilitating terrorist activity, while the fourth is charged with possession of firearms, explosives, and prohibited devices. Authorities described the case as ideologically motivated violent extremism, though they have not disclosed which suspects are military members or provided detailed information about the land or the group's ideology. The suspects are scheduled to appear in court, and none of the allegations have been proven in court as of yet.