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RCMP Arrests Suspect Planning Islamic State Poison Attack

By Drooid · Sep 24, 2026, 10:06 PM UTC · How we work

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RCMP arrested 24-year-old Louay Angoud for planning an Islamic State poison attack.
Angoud allegedly communicated online with terrorist members and collected data to build a chemical weapon.
He faces five terrorism charges, including using property for terrorist purposes and possessing a weapon.
RCMP Corporal Martina Pillarova said the probe began in April and found no imminent attack.
The Crown opposed bail, which is scheduled for Sept 28.

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RCMP arrested 24-year-old Louay Angoud for planning an Islamic State poison attack.
Angoud allegedly communicated online with terrorist members and collected data to build a chemical weapon.
He faces five terrorism charges, including using property for terrorist purposes and possessing a weapon.
RCMP Corporal Martina Pillarova said the probe began in April and found no imminent attack.
The Crown opposed bail, which is scheduled for Sept 28.