By Canadian Press

Calgary man admits to terrorism charges related to Islamic State

Apr 28, 2022 | 2:29 PM

CALGARY — A Calgary man has pleaded guilty to terrorism-related activities with the militant group Islamic State.

RCMP arrested Hussein Borhot in July 2020 after a seven-year investigation.

He was charged with three counts of participating in terrorism group activity as well as with commission of an offence for a terrorist group.

Borhot, who is 36, pleaded guilty to one count of participating in terrorism group activity between May 9 and June 7, 2014, and the commission of the offence of kidnapping for a terrorist group while in Syria.

Police believe the Islamic State trained Borhot for the purpose of enhancing its ability.

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He had been free on bail with strict conditions, including wearing ankle-tracking devices, not applying for travel documents, and heeding a ban on having firearms, ammunition or explosives.

A four-week trial was to begin Nov. 21.

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