RCMP accuse 3 men from Quebec City area of building up an ‘anti-government militia’ By: Catharine Tunney , CBC News The RCMP made shocking allegations this week when they accused four men, including Canadian Armed Forces members, of amassing a trove of weapons and explosives as part of a scheme to take over land near Quebec’s capital. Police called the plot an act of “ideologically motivated violent extremism.” National security experts say it’s likely the first time that active members of the Canadian military have been charged with terrorism-related offences. The case is also unique due to the sheer scale of weapons and gear seized, and allegations some of the equipment was taken from the military. This is just the start of what could be a long journey through the courts. But here’s what we know so far about the extremist plot and the men allegedly behind it. Who are the suspects? The accused are all relatively young men from Quebec, all with ties to the armed forces or cadets. Three of the four accused — Marc-Aurèle Chabot, 24, of Quebec City; Simon Angers-Audet, 24, of Neuville, Que; and Raphaël Lagacé, 25, also of Quebec City — have been charged with the serious offence of facilitating a terrorist activity. According to court documents, the alleged offence took place in Montreal, Quebec City, Petawawa, Ont., and Rolphton, Ont., between 2021 and 2024. If convicted, they face up to 14 years in prison. The three also face a slew of charges related to the firearms, explosives and other gear the RCMP uncovered. The documents show Lagacé is accused of storing 50 firearms illegally…
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