RCMP arrest 2 in terror plot to attack Via Rail train

By News Staff

Posted April 22, 2013 6:43 pm.

This article is more than 5 years old.

The suspects — identified as Chiheb Esseghaier, 30, and Raed Jaser, 35, — were arrested Monday morning in Montreal and Toronto.

Submit a Correction
Accessibility Feedback

Top Stories

'Hectic': Toronto struggles through massive snow cleanup as crews tackle record 61 cm dump

Toronto is still digging out from Sunday's record‑setting blizzard, with snow‑clearing crews working around the clock to widen roads, clear sidewalks, and restore mobility after more than 50 centimetres...

4h ago

'I meant what I said': Carney says he explained his Davos speech to Trump

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday he told U.S. President Donald Trump personally that he meant what he said in his speech at the World Economic Forum last week. Carney said he told the president...

55m ago

'A huge problem': Toronto snowstorm highlights accessibility issues, disability advocates say

Every winter, David Lepofsky uses the same strategy to navigate frigid temperatures in Toronto: walking as fast as possible to get to his destination.   But he said it's far too dangerous to use...

4h ago

Suspect sought in violent assault at Wellesley Station that left man critically injured

Toronto police are searching for a suspect after a violent assault at Wellesley Subway Station left a man with life‑threatening injuries. Officers were called to the station around 7 p.m. on Monday...

49m ago

Top Stories

'Hectic': Toronto struggles through massive snow cleanup as crews tackle record 61 cm dump

Toronto is still digging out from Sunday's record‑setting blizzard, with snow‑clearing crews working around the clock to widen roads, clear sidewalks, and restore mobility after more than 50 centimetres...

4h ago

'I meant what I said': Carney says he explained his Davos speech to Trump

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday he told U.S. President Donald Trump personally that he meant what he said in his speech at the World Economic Forum last week. Carney said he told the president...

55m ago

'A huge problem': Toronto snowstorm highlights accessibility issues, disability advocates say

Every winter, David Lepofsky uses the same strategy to navigate frigid temperatures in Toronto: walking as fast as possible to get to his destination.   But he said it's far too dangerous to use...

4h ago

Suspect sought in violent assault at Wellesley Station that left man critically injured

Toronto police are searching for a suspect after a violent assault at Wellesley Subway Station left a man with life‑threatening injuries. Officers were called to the station around 7 p.m. on Monday...

49m ago

Most Watched Today

2:32
Toronto’s record-breaking snowfall projected to take several days of cleanup

Rhianne Campbell has the latest from City officials on the snow clearing efforts and where it’s all going to go.

15h ago

2:38
Bitterly cold wind chills to end January

Extreme cold warnings are in effect for Toronto and parts of the GTA as wind chills could reach between -25 to -30 overnight. Meteorologist Jessie Uppal has your seven-day forecast.

15h ago

3:54
Metrolinx CEO Michael Lindsay attempts to explain why the Finch West LRT is down so often

680NewsRadio's Richard Southern sits down with Metrolinx CEO Michael Lindsay and asks the big question on everyone's mind - "what's wrong with the Finch West LRT?"

21h ago

1:54
Driver dead after losing control of wheel, launching over Hwy. 7 ramp: OPP

Sgt. Kerry Schmidt of the OPP, said a driver was on the ramp, when they lost control of their vehicle, launching over a concrete barrier and onto the highway below.

19h ago

1:09
TTC subway lines shut down, commuters wait in cold for shuttle buses

Major shutdowns on Line 1, 2 and 6 left commuters stranded in the cold, waiting for shuttle buses as Toronto continues to dig itself out of the winter storm.

January 26, 2026 9:49 am EST EST

More Videos