To Windsor, Ont. man is charged with participating in or contributing to the activity of a terrorist group, according to the RCMP.
Between Feb. 12, 2021 and May 20, 2022, the RCMP say a person committed “various hate-motivated offenses in the Windsor area.”
As a result of an investigation by the RCMP Integrated National Security Enforcement Team (INSET), it was found that a person filed an online application to join a listed terrorist entity, the Atomwaffen Division (also known as National Socialist Order), and offered his skills and commitment to do things for this listed terrorist entity.
“The success of this investigation is directly attributable to the strength of our policing and intelligence partnerships. Along with our partners, the Windsor Police Service and OPP PATS [Provincial Anti-Terrorism Section],” said Inspector Cheryl Brunet-Smith of the Integrated National Security Enforcement Team.
Seth Bertrand, 19, is charged with “participating in or contributing to, directly or indirectly, any activity of a terrorist group for the purpose of enhancing the ability of any terrorist group to facilitate or carry out a terrorist activity, contrary to Section 83.18( 1) of the Criminal Code.”