Canadian police foil terrorist attack plot

(Baonghean.vn) - The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said on August 10 that it had foiled a terrorist attack plot believed to be linked to the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS).

Canadian police have just foiled a terrorist attack plot in Ontario. Photo: Canadian Press.

"Early this morning, August 10, the RCMP received credible information about a possible terrorist attack. A suspect was subsequently arrested and the RCMP took swift action to ensure there was no further danger to the public," the RCMP said in a statement.

RCMP are currently refusing to provide details about the terrorist plot. CTV sources said the suspect arrested is a man suspected of planning a suicide bombing in the city of Strathroy, Ontario.

RCMP also said the investigation is still ongoing.

Thanh Hien

(According to Sputnik)