He said the RCMP, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service and other police and security agencies were involved in the operation. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said it halted a possible attack after receiving credible information of a potential terrorist threat. Transit agencies in Toronto, Canada's largest city, were warned of a security threat before police confronted the suspect. Regional transit lines were also advised of a security threat. The police operation involving Driver took place Wednesday night in the southern Ontario town of Strathroy, 140 miles (225 kilometers) southwest of Toronto.

Source: ABC News August 11, 2016 03:15 UTC