Posted on 08/25/2010 3:31:55 PM PDT by fanfan
OTTAWA — The RCMP dismantled an alleged Ottawa terrorist cell with suspected links to al-Qaeda on Wednesday morning, making two arrests in the nation’s capital without incident.
The men are suspected of preparing a terrorist attack targeting Canada. The ringleader allegedly attended training camps in the Pakistan and Afghanistan region.
But the bomb plot was described as not well defined and the arrests were apparently made on Wednesday because one of the suspects was preparing to travel abroad.
A news conference has been scheduled for Thursday afternoon. The RCMP, Ottawa Police Service and Canadian Security Intelligence Service were involved in the operation.
Read more: http://www.nationalpost.com/news/More+arrests+anticipated+Ottawa+terror+case+RCMP/3441688/story.html#ixzz0xeviw09W
(Excerpt) Read more at nationalpost.com ...
Reporters should ask that question- which mosque did the alleged terrorism suspects attend? Who is the imam there?
Thanks for the link.
The big Sunni mosque is on Northwestern just west of tunney’s pasture. It is pictured in the wikipedia article.
don’t know who the current iman is, after 911 the one at that time denied that muslims were involved.
that nest of snakes should be searched and closed down!
One of mine too!
I take the liberty of adding a little colour to the scene of "Little Mosque on the Prairie". An overweight swarthy middle-aged gentleman (Stage Muslim) is talking to his rebellious teen-aged daughter. She is starting dress like her girl friends. A little bit of bare shoulder shown. The man (Actor) quivers and stutters, he pleads and begs. He blurts out this accusation.
"You look like a... a... er... Protestant
The CBC idea of humour is beyond belief- the play is on the word "prostitute". How funny. They themselves know of the reports from the Toronto area of young women being beaten and even one or two being murdered, for dishonour. Sure, some are of other religions, but the portrayal of the Muslim father is incredible.
Honur killings are happening on a regular basis in Canada and yet we continue to import these these peaceful Islamists as they plot against us in plain sight! Looking forward to the updates on this story to see what these scum bags had in store for us. The CBC perspective will be very interesting!
For the benefit of incredulous Americans I provide a link to the bio of the character cited, Archy Bunkerish(in an Islamic Fundy manner) Baber Siddiqui:
http://www.cbc.ca/littlemosque/cast.php?sid=1&cid=5
Little Temple on the Tundra is laughably bad.
Well if they had waved back at the neighbors I would tell you not to worry.However, I would say that littleAhmed will grow up to be an infidel hating little POS, and will spend his summers loading ammo into machine guns and morters in Pakistan, before coming home to his next Canadian school semester.
You are right to be concerned. Thats already been happening here in the USA for about 15years, in places like Islamberg, New York.Obama may have even attended a Madrassa in Pakistan.
I hope Canada shuts them all down before they have their own paramilitary summer camps in the Laurentians. Clinton jut watched them and smirked. Bush was no better.
Thanks for a good chuckle, we all need it. I caught one Terry Milewski on the CBC about 40 minutes ago. He was up in the Artic covering Prime Minister Harper's visit to the armed forces. He came to boost morale in view of the Russian aircraft incursions into Canada.
Milewski gave an absolutely snide, though politely concealed sneering commentary. He jeered at Harper for taking a helicopter for photo op purposes, when he could have driven three miles by road. I can hardly believe what I saw. The man, Milewski was completely contemptuous. I am not exaggerating. Our tax dollars at work.
Our incompetant government as well as Canada’s incompetant government is majority part of the problem.
I guess we get the government we deserve.
People won’t wake up until they are hungry and afraid.
"His tenant works as an x-ray technician at the Civic campus of the Ottawa Hospital, Farrell said, and lives in the home with his wife and their infant daughter of about six-months old.
“'They seemed to be more of a traditional Muslim family.'”
They were practicing taqiyya, which is really stupid because all moose limbs become suspect, and none of them can ever be trusted. I don't care how innocent they look, they're all potential terrorists. I can't abide a liar.
Glad to see the RCMP actually NAMES its enemies.
“making two arrests in the nation’s capital without incident.”
Just damn!
They need to be more creative up there.
How can this be? I heard on the news that Canada was one of the more muslim-tolerant countries in the free world! It certainly has served us well to be so accommodating!
Lock them up and offer only pork...and don’t tell them which way is east.
Did you see this?
OTTAWA—A third terrorism suspect– one who moonwalked across a Montreal stage during an audition for Canadian Idol – was detained early Thursday, the Star has learned.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHwTja3KBGo&feature=player_embedded
News to me.
Thanks fanfan.
NOTE The following text is a quote:
www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cont/nisn-risn-eng.htm
National Security Information Network
The National Security Information Line has a mandate to collect information from the general public regarding terrorist activity.
If you believe you’ve witnessed such act or are aware of any criminal extremism or suspicious activities which could pose a threat to national safety and security, we encourage you to report it.
Please note that the NSIL responds to messages related to national security and terrorism only.
1-800-420-5805 or E-Mail
Pre-incident Indicators
National Security Criminal Investigations
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NOTE The following text is a quote:
www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/news-nouvelles/speeches-stat-discours-decl/2010/20100826-ainset-eisn-a-eng.htm
Statement on Terrorism Arrests
RCMP “A” Division (AINSET) Lays Terrorism Charges
August 26, 2010
After an exhaustive national security criminal investigation led by the RCMP “A” Division Integrated National Security Enforcement Team (AINSET), three individuals were charged today with various offenses under the Anti-Terrorism Act.
Yesterday, after an exhaustive national security criminal investigation led by the RCMP “A” Division Integrated National Security Enforcement Team (AINSET), two individuals were arrested and charged with various offenses under the Anti-Terrorism Act.
It is alleged that these individuals had both the capacity and the intention to carry out a terrorist attack, making them a serious threat to the Canadian public.
I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the employees of the RCMP and our integrated policing partners for their excellent work and dedication to this investigation, as well as to the many others who made important supporting contributions.
As any member of the law enforcement community can attest, keeping the public safe is first and foremost in our minds, and I am proud of the role that the RCMP and our partners played in doing so.
This case clearly shows that Canada is threatened by terrorism, but more importantly it demonstrates that an intelligence-led and integrated response by law enforcement and intelligence partners is an effective way to protect Canada’s national security and keep Canadians safe.
This matter also serves as a reminder that it is important for the public to be vigilant and to bring suspicious activities to our attention through the National Security Information Network (1-800-420-5805) or by contacting the police in their community.
Assistant Commissioner Gilles Michaud,
National Security Criminal Investigations
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NOTE The following text is a quote:
www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ottawa/pr-cp/20100826-eng.htm
RCMP “A” Division (AINSET) Lays Terrorism Charges
OTTAWA - August 26, 2010 - At 13:00 hrs this afternoon, the “A” Division RCMP held a press conference with regards to the arrest of three Ottawa residents by the Integrated National Security Enforcement Team (AINSET), in relation to terrorist offences. Here is the integral speech pronounced by the Commanding Officer of “A” Division, Assistant Commissioner François Bidal, as well as the Officer in Charge of Criminal Operations, Chief Superintendant Serge Therriault.
Assistant Commissioner François Bidal’s Speaking Points
Over the course of the past 36 hours the RCMP “A” Division Integrated National Security Enforcement Team (AINSET) arrested two Ottawa residents, named Hiva Mohammad Alizadeh and Misbahuddin Ahmed, and arrested a London Ontario resident named Khurram Syed Sher in relation to terrorist offences. Search warrants have been executed in order to secure additional evidence. The investigation is ongoing.
The AINSET is currently comprised of investigators from the RCMP, Ottawa Police Service (OPS), Sûreté du Québec (SQ), the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS). Further assistance was also provided by the London Ontario Police Service, as well as the RCMP in British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Québec.
INSETs work toward reducing the threat of terrorist criminal activity in Canada and abroad. These specialized investigative teams are responsible for detecting, preventing, disrupting and investigating terrorism.
They are a direct result of the Canadian Anti-Terrorism Act that was enacted so terrorism could be fought more effectively while respecting human rights. Canadians and people everywhere are entitled to live their lives in peace, freedom and security.
I would like to thank all of the men and women who have worked many long hours in order to protect the safety and security of our communities. I would also like to thank their families who have made many sacrifices and continue to support our efforts to keep Canadians safe.
Furthermore, I would like to acknowledge the tremendous support and cooperation of all policing and intelligence partners, with whom we have collaborated from the beginning of this criminal investigation.
At all times, the primary focus of the criminal investigation was the safety and protection of the public. We continue to work closely with partners at all levels - municipal, provincial, federal and international - to ensure everyone’s safety and security. These arrests demonstrate Canada’s resolve to root out terrorist threats and prosecute terrorists through a fair and open judicial process.
Before we talk about the police investigation, I would like to invite Mr. Raymond Boisvert, Assistant Director CSIS, to speak.
Thank you Mr Boisvert, I will now turn it over to C/Supt. Serge Therriault, the Officer in Charge of Criminal Operations here at “A” Division, who will share some of the highlights of this National Security criminal investigation with you.
Chief Superintendant Serge Therriault’s Speaking Points
Since September 2009, AINSET has been conducting a criminal investigation into the activities of several individuals in regards to terrorism in Canada and abroad.
Project SAMOSSA focused on the criminal activities of several Canadian citizens, and their intent to commit a violent terrorist act.
The objective of this national security criminal investigation has always been to protect the Canadian public from a terrorist attack by identifying persons participating in any plan to carry out terrorist criminal activity, by determining their roles, and by gathering evidence leading to the prosecution of those involved.
Throughout the course of this year-long criminal investigation, investigators have conducted extensive surveillance on the suspects involved, and employed various other police techniques to gather the evidence to support criminal charges.
At this time, investigators have grounds to believe that Hiva Mohammad Alizadeh, Misbahuddin Ahmed and Khurram Syed Sher form part of a “Terrorist Group”, as it is defined in the Criminal Code, and were participating in “Terrorist Activity” in relation to that group, within Canada.
The individuals targeted by Project SAMOSSA were in possession of schematics, videos, drawings, instructions, books and electrical components designed specifically for the construction of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). The RCMP has evidence to support the fact that a member of this group has also taken training that provided him with the knowledge to construct electronic and explosive devices.
Amongst other things, investigators have seized more than 50 electronic circuit boards designed specifically to remotely detonate IEDs.
AINSET investigators have grounds to believe that Alizadeh, Ahmed and Sher are part of a domestic terrorist group operating in Canada. We also believe that Alizadeh is a member of, and remains in contact with, a terrorist group with links to the conflict in Afghanistan.
Part of the decision to make the arrests at this time was to prevent the suspects from providing financial support to terrorist counterparts for the purchase of weapons, which would in turn be used against coalition forces and our troops.
Charges
Hiva Mohammad Alizadeh, is a 30-year-old Canadian citizen and resident of Ottawa.
Misbahuddin Ahmed, is a 26-year-old Canadian citizen and resident of Ottawa.
Khurram Syed Sher, is a 28-year-old Canadian citizen and resident of London, Ontario.
They have been charged as follows:
That Hiva Mohammad Alizadeh, Misbahuddin Ahmed and Khurram Syed Sher, between the 1st day of February, 2008 and the 24th day of August, 2010, did conspire with James Lara, Rizgar Alizadeh and Zakaria Mamosta, and person or persons unknown, at or near the City of Ottawa, Province of Ontario, and elsewhere in Canada, and in Iran, Afghanistan, Dubai and Pakistan, to commit an indictable offence, to wit: knowingly facilitating a terrorist activity, in violation of s. 83.19 of the Criminal Code, thereby committing an offence under s. 465(1)(c) of the Criminal Code.
That Hiva Mohammad Alizadeh unlawfully did, between the 1st day of September, 2009 and the 24th day of August, 2010, in the City of Ottawa, Province of Ontario, commit an indictable offence, to wit: making or having in his possession an explosive substance with intent thereby to endanger life or cause serious damage to property, or to enable another person to do so, in violation of s. 81(1)(d) of the Criminal Code, for the benefit of, at the direction of, or in association with a terrorist group, thereby committing an offence contrary to s. 83.2 of the Criminal Code.
That Hiva Mohammad Alizadeh unlawfully did, between the 1st day of September, 2009 and the 24th day of August, 2010, in the City of Ottawa, Province of Ontario, and elsewhere in Canada, directly or indirectly, collect property, provide or invite a person to provide, or make available property or financial services, knowing that, in whole or in part, they will be used by or will benefit a terrorist group, contrary to s. 83.03 of the Criminal Code.
Amongst the items seized at various locations were circuit boards intended for use as components in Remote Controlled Improvised Explosive Devices. These are considered to be explosive substances as defined in the Criminal Code. A vast quantity of terrorist literature and instructional material was seized, showing that the suspects had the intent to construct an explosive device for terrorist purposes.
This group posed a real and serious threat to the citizens of the National Capital Region and Canada’s national security. Our criminal investigation and arrests prevented the assembly of any bombs and the terrorist attack(s) from being carried out.
This criminal investigation is ongoing and we have an obligation to protect the integrity of the evidence we have uncovered. As this matter is now before the courts, the RCMP will not comment further on the specifics of this particular case.
In any such investigation, our strength is our ability to mobilize and share knowledge, expertise, and information through greater cooperation among stakeholders, including members of the private sector, community groups and the general public. Within the NCR, we join efforts with the first responder community under the umbrella of Operation INTERSECT. This is a program designed to ensure we respond in a standardized, integrated and coordinated manner to the ever-changing threats. It establishes a response framework that makes the most of both human and technical resources from partner agencies.
In closing, I would encourage the public to call the National Security TIP Line at 1-800-420-5805 to report information regarding terrorism, criminal extremism or suspicious activities that could pose a threat to public safety and security. You, the public, are our most valuable partners in maintaining the level of safety and security all of us enjoy in this country. Canada is not immune to the threat of terrorism.
A Message from the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS)
As part of its mandate, CSIS conducted its own separate, parallel investigation in order to obtain security intelligence information concerning the individuals arrested. Security intelligence leads collected by CSIS relating to potentially serious threats to the safety and security of Canadians were provided to the RCMP. The RCMP and their law enforcement colleagues in INSET undertook an intensive and exhaustive criminal investigation which culminated in the arrests of these individuals.
This case is an excellent example of the strong relationship which exists between CSIS and the RCMP; two independent agencies with separate mandates. CSIS is publicly acknowledging its role to clearly demonstrate that it is actively engaged in keeping Canadians safe.
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SNIPPET: “Sher, meanwhile, was arrested in London, Ont. where he had recently moved. He is a doctor who graduated from McGill University medical school in 2005. In 2006 he was in Pakistan during the relief efforts after an earthquake in Kashmir.”
Investigators seized more than 50 electronic circuit boards designed to trigger IEDs remotely, he said, as well as videos, schematics, drawings, and manuals on the construction of IEDs.
There was also evidence that one member of the group had received training in building and detonating such devices, he said.
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