MARKHAM,
ON, Aug. 6, 2024 /CNW/ - RCMP Federal Police
have arrested a male for uttering threats. This individual had
allegedly posted an on-line video making violent
threats towards the Prime Minister, the Police and any security
personnel who might attempt to interfere with his plans.
RCMP Federal Policing's Integrated National Security Enforcement
Team (INSET) in the Greater Toronto
Area (GTA) received this information, and opened an
investigation to identify and locate the person responsible and
defuse the risk as quickly as possible.
The RCMP take all threats to the public seriously. Threats to
our national security can come in many forms and Canada is not immune. We are aware of the
heightened security environment for public officials and the danger
this presents for all Canadians. Our number one priority has been,
and will always be, the safety and security of Canadians.
RCMP Federal Police arrested Dawid
Zalewski (33), of no fixed address, and charged him with two
counts of Uttering Threats, under Sec. 264.1(1), of Criminal
Code.
GTA INSET would like to thank the York Regional Police for their
assistance as a key partner in the quick arrest of Zalewski.
"The RCMP GTA INSET and York Regional Police were able to
swiftly locate and arrest this individual, resulting in the reduced
risk to the Prime Minister, other police officers, and to the
public. I am grateful for the collaboration with our policing
partners to advance this investigation." Supt. James Parr, Officer-in-Charge, GTA/SW
INSET.
Fast Facts
If you have concerns that someone is considering, planning, or
preparing to commit an act of violence or to help others in
committing acts of terrorism, please contact your local police
service. It is incumbent to report any suspicious behaviour. If
there is an immediate threat to your safety, or the safety of
others, please dial 911.
Non–emergency tips can be reported to the RCMP National Security
Information Network by phone at 1–800–420–5805 or online
at www.rcmp.ca/report-it
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are expected to live and model the values in their work. We commit
to keeping our communities safe, and put our core values into
action to strengthen our relationships with our law enforcement
partners and earn the trust and confidence of Canadians.
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SOURCE Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Central Region