12 August 2016

News Story: Canadian police detain possible terrorist attacker

OTTAWA, Aug. 10 (Xinhua) -- Canadian police announced Wednesday evening they had detained a suspect after warning of a potential terrorist attack.

"Earlier today, the RCMP received credible information of a potential terrorist threat. A suspect was identified and the proper course of action has been taken to ensure that there is no danger to the public's safety," the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said in a statement.

With the purpose of creating mass causalities, the suspect allegedly planned to set off a suicide explosion in public areas, reported local media.

Read the full story at Xinhua