{"id":2457598,"date":"2025-07-09T17:00:01","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T21:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/canadian-troops-arrested-over-alleged-plot-to-take-over-part-of-the-country\/"},"modified":"2025-07-09T17:02:25","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T21:02:25","slug":"canadian-troops-arrested-over-alleged-plot-to-take-over-part-of-the-country","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/canadian-troops-arrested-over-alleged-plot-to-take-over-part-of-the-country\/","title":{"rendered":"Canadian Troops Arrested Over Alleged Plot to Take Over Part of the Country"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcanadian-troops-arrested-over-alleged-plot-to-take-over-part-of-the-country%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2457598&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Four men, including at least two active members of the Canadian Armed Forces, have been arrested and charged by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for allegedly plotting to forcibly seize land in Quebec. The suspects-Marc-aur\u00e8le Chabot, Simon Angers-Audet, Rapha\u00ebl Lagac\u00e9, and Matthew Forbes-are accused of planning to establish an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/workplace-violence-5-times-the-left-downplayed-islamic-terrorism\/\" title=\"\u2018Workplace Violence\u2019? 5 Times The Left Downplayed Islamic Terrorism\">anti-government militia<\/a>. Their <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >activities included military-style training<\/a>, shooting, ambush, survival, and navigation exercises, as well as a scouting operation. Authorities seized numerous firearms,explosives,and tactical equipment during searches. The men face charges related to terrorism, possession of prohibited firearms and devices, explosives, and other weapons offenses. The case is described by the RCMP as involving <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/canada-justin-trudeau-insists-on-emergency-powers-despite-no-active-protests\/\" title=\"Canada: Justin Trudeau Insists on Emergency Powers Despite No Active Protests\">ideologically motivated violent extremism<\/a>, with public assistance requested to combat this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/state-dept-spox-largest-threat-to-u-s-national-security-are-u-s-cops\/\" title=\"State Dept Spox: \u2018Largest Threat to U.S. National Security are U.S. Cops\u2019\">national security threat<\/a>.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Four men &mdash; including at least two active members of the Canadian Armed Forces &mdash; have been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged plot to seize land in the province of Qu&eacute;bec, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;RCMP Federal Policing National Security &ndash; Eastern Region announces the arrest of and laying of charges against four individuals, including active members of the Canadian Armed Forces, who were allegedly involved in activities intending to forcibly take possession of land in the Qu&eacute;bec City area,&rdquo; the RCMP said in <a href=\"https:\/\/rcmp.ca\/en\/news\/2025\/07\/ideologically-motivated-violent-extremism-four-individuals-charged\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a statement<\/a> released Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>According to the investigation led by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trump-brings-canada-less-48-hours-walks-away-big-trade-win\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canada&rsquo;s<\/a> Integrated National Security Enforcement Team, Marc-Aur&egrave;le Chabot, 24, of Qu&eacute;bec City; Simon Angers-Audet, 24, of Neuville; and Rapha&euml;l Lagac&eacute;, 25, of Qu&eacute;bec City &ldquo;took concrete actions to facilitate terrorist activity.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;For this, they are facing one charge, pursuant to section 83.19 of the Criminal Code,&rdquo; the RCMP said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The three accused were planning to create anti-government militia,&rdquo; the statement said.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=src; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.async=true; \t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.body.appendChild(script); \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\tfunction findPreviousParagraph(selector, x) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst targetElement=document.querySelector(selector); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!targetElement) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Target element not found.\"); 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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloadScript(\"https:\/\/embed.sendtonews.com\/player3\/embedcode.js?fk=s28Az7AY\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.disconnect(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t}, \t\t\t\t\t\t\t{ threshold: 0.5 } \/\/ Adjust threshold as needed \t\t\t\t\t\t);  \t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.observe(element); \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the 1st paragraph before #stnvideo and observe it \t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphToObserve=findPreviousParagraph(\"#stnvideo\", 2); \t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;To achieve this, they took part in military-style training, as well as shooting, ambush, survival and navigation exercises. They also conducted a scouting operation,&rdquo; the RCMP added.<\/p>\n<p>The agency said &ldquo;a variety of firearms, some prohibited, as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-gun-policies-concern-second-amendment-advocates\/\" title=\"Biden gun policies concern Second A...d...t advocates\">high-capacity magazines<\/a> and tactical equipment were allegedly used in these activities.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>A fourth man, Matthew Forbes, 33, of Pont-Rouge, also faces charges, &ldquo;including possession of firearms, prohibited devices and explosives, and possession of controlled items,&rdquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/mounties-wardrobe-change-peta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the RCMP<\/a> said.<\/p>\n<p>Other charges were laid &ldquo;for offences related to possession of prohibited devices, transfer of firearms and ammunition, careless storage of firearms, possession of explosives and possession of controlled items,&rdquo; the statement continued.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&#128680;&#128680;BREAKING <\/p>\n<p>The RCMP has charged four individuals, including active members of the Canadian Armed Forces, with a plot to forcibly take over land in the Quebec City area. <\/p>\n<p>The suspects were allegedly planning to establish an anti-government militia. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HM7owlepuo\">pic.twitter.com\/HM7owlepuo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Tablesalt &#127464;&#127462; (@Tablesalt13) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Tablesalt13\/status\/1942578793903989097?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 8, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Searches conducted in January 2024 led to the seizure of &ldquo;16 explosive devices, 83 firearms and accessories, approximately 11,000 rounds of ammunition of various calibres, nearly 130 magazines, four pairs of night vision goggles and military equipment.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>According to the RCMP, the four defendants were scheduled to appear Tuesday at the Qu&eacute;bec City courthouse.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/politics\/rcmp-caf-charges-terrorism-1.7579487\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CBC News<\/a> reported that the men are facing &ldquo;terrorism-related charges,&rdquo; citing court documents filed in the province.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">NEW: Canadian Forces Marshal Provost has identified the two active CAF members charged with facilitating terrorist activity as Cpl Marc-Aurele Chabot and Cpl Matthew Forbes of CFB Valcartier. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/cdnpoli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#cdnpoli<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/AAlmYHdkNY\">https:\/\/t.co\/AAlmYHdkNY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Stephanie Ha (@stephanie_ha) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/stephanie_ha\/status\/1942732035254296587?\">July 8, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The outlet also reported that a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/sen-hawley-considers-criminal-referral-zuckerberg-ex-facebook-employees-extraordinary-revelation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a> account belonging to Lagac&eacute; was found to have been laden with images of him in &ldquo;military-inspired gear posing with firearms&rdquo; while criticizing gun control legislation.<\/p>\n<p>The RCMP said the case involves &ldquo;ideologically motivated violent extremism.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The public&rsquo;s assistance is key to combatting this major issue, which is a national priority,&rdquo; the statement said.<\/p>\n<p>The agency urged anyone with relevant information to contact national security hotlines or local police departments.<\/p>\n<p>Barbara Perry, the director of the Centre on Hate, Bias and Extremism, blamed &ldquo;anti-immigrant sentiment&rdquo; 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