The key is to step in before someone becomes that deeply radicalized: “There may be an opportunity to actually intervene to try and disengage that individual from heading down the path of violence,” Malizia said in an interview. The RCMP’s Integrated National Security Enforcement Team is investigating whether terrorism charges are warranted. Upon their return, RCMP investigators will interview them and those around them, although Malizia said proving what they did outside Canada can be challenging. The deadly October 2014 attacks in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., and on Parliament Hill were carried out by extremists unable to leave Canada. “As Canadians we need to ensure that this threat, although a threat that’s real, it doesn’t keep us from living our day-to-day lives,” Malizia said.

Source: National Post June 06, 2017 23:03 UTC