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Major terror bust in Toronto
Toronto Sun (Canada) ^ | June 3, 2006 | VIVIAN SONG AND BRETT CLARKSON

Posted on 06/03/2006 5:46:07 AM PDT by GMMAC

Major terror bust in Toronto
At least 8 in 'terror' cell arrested as police foil possible attack on TTC

Toronto Sun
June 3, 2006

By VIVIAN SONG AND BRETT CLARKSON, TORONTO SUN


TORONTO - In a stunning development yesterday, police made a sweeping terrorist bust within the GTA and expected to make several more arrests throughout the night.

"The RCMP, CSIS and the Integrated National Security Enforcement Team arrested individuals throughout the GTA today in relation to terrorist-related offences," confirmed RCMP spokesman Corp. Michele Paradis.

As of about 9 p.m. last night, Paradis also added "there are ongoing arrests."

Though unconfirmed, sources have told the Sun police arrested a possible home-grown al-Qaeda terrorist cell operating in Toronto that had planned to bomb the subway as early as Monday.

Just three days ago, Sun columnist Joe Warmington wrote about two men spotted filming the subway system on May 23 at Keele station, which raised alarm bells with Toronto Police and CSIS.

But sources also tell the Sun that the RCMP "planted" that story with the media, though reasons remain unclear.

Police had been watching several alleged terrorist camps since 2004 -- one of which is reported to be in the Muskokas near Bracebridge and another near Thunder Bay, a police source told Warmington late last night.

"Recently some officers followed two men who left the camp near Thunder Bay and headed to Toronto," said the source.

Another Sun source said there was a similar "terrorist" camp near Barry's Bay -- within an hour's drive of several Ontario nuclear operations.

Other source also tell the Sun the arrested individuals were amassing weapons.

"This is huge, this is massive."

Sources cited by the Canadian Press corroborate this claim, saying the suspects were arrested in the Toronto area for allegedly "plotting an attack with explosives."

"It is very serious," said a source who asked not to be named. "These people had plans."

While the targets were unclear, the aim was to detonate an explosive device in Ontario, they said.

"That's the tool of choice for anybody who wants to cause damage."

The enforcement team also includes GTA police forces and the department of justice.

Officials remained tight-lipped about the nature of the arrests, refusing to reveal the number of people arrested, who was arrested, the nature of the terrorist activities, when or where the arrests were made, fuelling conflicting reports.

Some news outlets discounted allegations the subway or the CN Tower were targets, and claimed the terrorists involved are not directly afilliated with al-Qaeda, but were inspired by them.

Others pegged the number of arrested at eight, and said the investigation involved around a hundred officers.

In November of 2002, al-Qaeda singled out six countries for supporting "the White House gang of butchers." Among them: Great Britain, France, Italy, Germany, Australia and Canada. Terrorists bombed London's subway system last July, killing 52 people.

Meanwhile, a quiet Mississauga neighbourhood got a shocking visit from ETF officers who stormed the new subdivision and busted down the door of a Rosehurst Dr. home at about 6:30 p.m. One neighbour described the arrested man as heavyset, in his mid-50s with black hair and a beard, who appeared to be of Middle Eastern descent.

At 7:15 p.m. last night, a highly unusual scene on the Gardiner Expressway raised the suspicions of Sun photo editor Rick VanSickle when he saw an ambulance flanked by two police cars driving east toward the city. VanSickle was between Islington and Royal York at the time and also saw a nondescript car and unmarked silver minivan with police lights parked at the side of the road.

"Normally when I see an ambulance there is no police escort. That's what struck me," he said.

The RCMP is expected to make some details available today at a news conference at the Toronto Congress Centre on Dixon Rd., also an unusual venue for such an announcement.

At the Durham Regional Police Station at Hwy. 2 and Brock Rd., where it was speculated the arrested are being detained, at least three police officers armed with machineguns patrolled the building, which was sealed off with yellow tape.

Scores of police cars, officers and dogs also kept vigil over the the heavily guarded building, keeping media outlets outside.

A convoy of SUVs, unmarked cars and minivans parked at the side of the building also appeared to hold some people.


TOPICS: Canada; Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: alqaedacanada; canada; gwot; islamofascists; jihadinamerica; terrorcell; toronto; torontocell
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To: GMMAC

I am amazed at the surprise that's being shown. They've been reporting muzzie trianing camps in the U.S. for years. Canada and the U.S. have continued the policy of letting radical clerics into the countries not to mention the thousands of "student" visas that are granted every year where the visa holder immediately dissapears never to be seen again.

Our countries are not being protected as they should and it's going to come back and bite us. We are paying billions for the DHS and the various intelligence agencies every year. The respective governments will immediately say "see, we told you, we need more money and laws to keep you safe", and like the good lemmings we are we will bob our heads and shuffle our feet and say "yessir".


41 posted on 06/03/2006 7:26:45 AM PDT by dljordan
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To: pj_627

Don't you know? Silly pattyjo. Republicans are the enemy.</sarcasm>


42 posted on 06/03/2006 7:26:56 AM PDT by Musket
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To: All
I've looked over on DU, and there is nothing, except ONE thread, with only this comment:

Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Sat Jun-03-06 10:22 AM Original message

So, apparently Canadian police have foiled an 'al-Qaeda' inspired bomb plot.

Is that anything like those fake purses that are 'Gucci inspired', or 'Kate Spade' inspired?

This certainly is reminder why these fools don't belong in power.

43 posted on 06/03/2006 7:28:23 AM PDT by KJC1
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To: fanfan; Pikamax; Former Proud Canadian; Great Dane; Alberta's Child; headsonpikes; Ryle; ...

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44 posted on 06/03/2006 7:28:31 AM PDT by GMMAC (Discover Canada governed by Conservatives: www.CanadianAlly.com)
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To: GMMAC

Twelve people arrested last night across the GTA have been charged with terror-related offences, the RCMP said this morning.
Six of those arrested are from Mississauga, two from Kingston and four from Toronto.
Three tons of the fertilizer ammonium nitrate were seized in relation to the alleged plot, three times as much as was used in the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing.
The TTC was not a target, the RCMP says.
Internet monitoring sparked probe (June 3)


45 posted on 06/03/2006 7:29:07 AM PDT by thinking
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To: GMMAC
Just three days ago, Sun columnist Joe Warmington wrote about two men spotted filming the subway system on May 23 at Keele station, which raised alarm bells with Toronto Police and CSIS.

It makes one wonder how many that aren't dumb there are out there that they aren't catching.

46 posted on 06/03/2006 7:29:25 AM PDT by Fruitbat
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To: Hoodlum91

and for what it's costing the border states alone to allow illegals to stay here ANNUALLY; we could build TWO WALLS, one for each border!


47 posted on 06/03/2006 7:30:09 AM PDT by kellynla (Freedom of speech makes it easier to spot the idiots! Semper Fi!)
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To: Muttering Mike
I thought that the Canadiens were all sensitive and liberal and therefore were immune to the naughty terrorists.

Indeed. This may toss a real wrench of sorts into their "utopian multicultural society."

For everyone else that's onto the deal, this is a good development. The more nations that begin to fear and get utterly pissed off at direct threats to their lives, the better.

48 posted on 06/03/2006 7:30:58 AM PDT by Fruitbat
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To: GMMAC

Glad to see our Candian friends are using vector control.


49 posted on 06/03/2006 7:32:17 AM PDT by ncountylee (Dead terrorists smell like victory)
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To: GMMAC

what is TTC?


50 posted on 06/03/2006 7:32:47 AM PDT by Recovering Ex-hippie (Illegal Aliens....STFU!)
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To: GMMAC

Great work by the Mounties! At least initially, it looks as if great detective work caused Canada to dodge a major bullet.

Now, interrogate the @#^! out of them and round up some more.


51 posted on 06/03/2006 7:37:37 AM PDT by Dog Gone
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To: GMMAC

more....

http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=thestar/Layout/Article_Type1&c=Article&cid=1149285034960&call_pageid=968332188492&col=968793972154


52 posted on 06/03/2006 7:38:22 AM PDT by thinking
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To: Recovering Ex-hippie

Toronto Transit Commission


53 posted on 06/03/2006 7:38:27 AM PDT by Musket
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To: Musket

3 TONS of explosive making materials! Woah

A Nitrate


54 posted on 06/03/2006 7:40:24 AM PDT by silentknight
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To: Hoodlum91; kellynla
No 9/11 terrorists crossed Canadian border to U.S.

Stephen Brereton
Guest essayist


(April 7, 2006) — I am writing in response to the editorial ("The other border") that appeared in the Democrat and Chronicle on April 4, which erroneously stated that "several of the 9/11 hijackers came across the Canadian border into the United States." This is simply not true.

Following the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, then-Attorney General John Ashcroft confirmed that "None of the terrorists from the September 11 carnage came to the United States through Canada." Indeed, the 9/11 Commission report detailed how the hijackers entered the United States with valid U.S. visas — and none from Canada.

Since 9/11, Canada has been working closely with the United States to prevent terrorism both around the world and at our common borders. Canada has been singled out by al-Qaeda as one of its targets. That's why Canada has deployed more than 2,200 soldiers to help Afghans rebuild their country and keep it free from terrorists.

At our frontiers, Canada and the United States have developed Integrated Border Enforcement Teams, made up of law enforcement officials at all levels from both countries, to share intelligence on potential threats of terrorism and impede illegal activities, such as smuggling.

There are 15 IBET regions from the Pacific to the Atlantic coasts — including one in the Niagara area, whose members I meet with regularly and who speak very highly of the on-the-ground cooperation between the two countries.

Perpetuating the myth that the 9/11 hijackers came through Canada distorts reasoned discussion on strengthening security, damaging the mutually beneficial relationships that are so important to the health of communities on both sides of the border.

Canada strongly favors careful analysis of new requirements for passports or passport-like cards for land borders. It is extremely important that we work together to get it right.

Brereton is Canadian consul general whose office is located in Buffalo.

Source

For accurate info on US-CDN security/WOT cooperation: www.CanadianAlly.com
55 posted on 06/03/2006 7:43:13 AM PDT by GMMAC (Discover Canada governed by Conservatives: www.CanadianAlly.com)
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To: GMMAC
"Sniping at ALL Canadians is tacky & insulting - to say the least!"

I agree, serves no purpose.

I hope these arrests lead to many, many more after all their 'files' are checked. Excellent job Canadians.

56 posted on 06/03/2006 7:43:46 AM PDT by blam
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To: kellynla

Not just the (southern) border states.

Most states are shelling out big bucks for illegals to stay here.

I just get annoyed when "border security" focuses only on our southern border. If people don't think we have illegal crossings from Canada as well, they are SORELY mistaken. And thus far, that border has been the choice of the ROP.


57 posted on 06/03/2006 7:44:09 AM PDT by Hoodlum91 (I've been rocked.)
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To: GMMAC

Don't try to tell people the truth...most don't want to hear it. They just want to mock Canada.


58 posted on 06/03/2006 7:44:33 AM PDT by silentknight
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To: Hoodlum91

Anyway...it IS NOT the fault of Canada that the United States CAN'T CONTROL OUR OWN BORDERS. It ISSSSSSSSSSS the fault of the United States.


59 posted on 06/03/2006 7:45:22 AM PDT by silentknight
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To: All
Let's just hope that none of Toronto's finest inadvertently stepped on a prayer mat while conducting this raid:


60 posted on 06/03/2006 7:50:57 AM PDT by zaxxon ("A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes ." -Mark Twain)
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