Canada Rocked by Alleged Military Terror Plot: Armed Group Wanted to Seize Quebec Land

In a chilling revelation that sounds ripped from the pages of a political thriller, Canadian authorities have arrested four men — including two active-duty soldiers — for allegedly plotting to launch an armed insurrection and seize land near Quebec City.

According to a Tuesday press release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), the suspects were part of what officials describe as an emerging “anti-government militia” motivated by extremist ideology. The men are accused of amassing a stockpile of weapons, conducting military-style training, and laying the groundwork for a “terrorist” attack on Canadian soil.

Among those arrested were two active Canadian Armed Forces corporals, a former military member, and a former civilian instructor with the Royal Canadian Air Cadets. The arrests followed a sweeping investigation that began in 2023 and uncovered disturbing evidence of planning that dates back to 2021.

Searches of the suspects’ homes in January 2024 yielded 83 firearms — including illegal weapons — along with 16 explosive devices, thousands of rounds of ammunition, and tactical gear. Investigators also discovered that the group used a private Instagram group to recruit like-minded individuals to join their anti-government cause.

RCMP spokesperson Erique Gasse called the incident a case of “ideologically motivated violent extremism.” The charges come as Canada — and other Western democracies — face a rising tide of radical anti-state groups gaining traction through social media and conspiracy-driven movements.

Context: Quebec has long been a cultural and political flashpoint in Canada, with separatist movements shaping the region’s modern history. While most efforts for independence have been peaceful in recent years, the province saw violent unrest in the 1960s and ’70s by the FLQ (Front de libération du Québec), including bombings and political kidnappings.

🌍 This isn't just a Canadian problem. Across the Atlantic, Germany recently cracked down on an underground extremist network known as the “Kingdom of Germany,” which sought to establish a shadow government. The movement has links to the Reichsbürger — a far-right collective that has tried to infiltrate the German military and police while rejecting the legitimacy of the modern German state.

📰 Editor's Take:

This isn’t just a national security scare — it’s a flashing red warning light on the dashboard of Western democracies. When trained soldiers allegedly turn their weapons on the country they swore to protect, it forces uncomfortable questions: Is radicalization now bleeding into national institutions?

The accused didn’t act alone in ideology. This is part of a larger trend — from Canada to Germany — where extremist cells are leveraging military know-how and digital platforms to quietly organize. It’s not just about weapons anymore; it’s about loyalty, legitimacy, and the digital age of insurgency.

As the world battles digital disinformation and political polarization, what happens when rogue elements decide to take matters into their own hands — armed, trained, and online?