Quebec City man faces terrorism charges over alleged chemical weapon plot
Quebec City terrorism arrest: man accused of building a chemical weapon See the RCMP case details, charges, and what investigators say happened
A Quebec City man has been arrested and charged with terrorismrelated offences after police said he allegedly tried to build a chemical weapon to poison Canadians.
The RCMP said Thursday that the suspect, Louay Angoud, 24, is accused of communicating online with members of a terrorist group and gathering information to make a weapon. Investigators said he intended to carry out at least one attack on behalf of the Islamic State group.
Angoud faces charges including using or possessing property for terrorist purposes, participating in terrorist group activity, and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. He is scheduled to appear in a Montreal court on Thursday.