RCMP Reports 488% Spike in Terrorism Charges, Citing Youth Radicalization Online

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The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has reported a significant 488% increase in terrorism-related charges over the past year, attributing the surge to rising youth radicalization and online extremism.

Between April 2023 and March 2024, 25 individuals faced 83 terrorism charges, including minors and young adults. Global News Homeland Security Today

The RCMP highlighted that digital platforms are facilitating the spread of extremist ideologies among youth, leading to increased engagement with violent content and the evolving landscape of domestic terrorism.