Toronto police have charged a 33‑year‑old man with participating in activities of a designated terrorist organization, alleging his involvement was intended to benefit Hamas.
The suspect attended two pro‑Palestinian demonstrations on Bay Street and Front Street West in May and September, where he used amplification devices to broadcast statements calling for harm against Israeli and Jewish communities.
Authorities executed a search warrant at a Toronto residence on March 7, 2025, seizing multiple electronic devices that investigators say contain evidence of support for Hamas.
The charges received approval from both the provincial attorney general and the federal government, and the accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice following his arrest on Tuesday.
Police are asking anyone with relevant information to contact the Toronto Police Service at 416‑808‑3505.
On Canada Day, officers responded to a robbery at a waterfront store on Fort York Boulevard and Bathurst Street after a man entered the premises, brandished a rock, and demanded cash.
The victim complied, and the suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of money before police identified him and obtained a search warrant that led to his arrest.
During the search, clothing believed to have been worn during the robbery was recovered, and the 41‑year‑old suspect now faces charges of robbery with an offensive weapon, uttering threats, and theft under $5,000.
Authorities request any witnesses or individuals with information about the incident to call the Toronto Police Service at 416‑808‑7350.
Law enforcement agencies across Ontario have arrested 63 people in a province‑wide operation targeting online child sexual exploitation, resulting in a total of 213 charges.
The coordinated effort, involving 25 police services, launched 264 criminal investigations, identified 51 victims, and led to the seizure of 814 electronic devices.
Those arrested range in age from 15 to 79, include repeat offenders and individuals in positions of trust, and the majority are adult males.
Victims are receiving appropriate support, and officials highlighted the operation as evidence of the strong collaboration among law‑enforcement professionals dedicated to protecting children.
Anyone with information related to child sexual exploitation is urged to contact local police or report it through the national cyber tip line.
