RCMP say they’ve charged a woman from the Toronto area with terrorism-related offences after she allegedly travelled to join the Islamic State group.
Police say 22-year-old Haleema Mustafa of Markham, went to Turkey join IS in June, 2019.
Mounties believe Ms. Mustafa made the trip with her husband, 22-year-old Ikar Mao, who was arrested and charged in December, 2019.
The two are each facing charges of participating in the activities of a terrorist group and leaving Canada to participate in activities of a terrorist group.
The Public Prosecution Service of Canada says Ms. Mustafa appeared in court for a bail hearing on Thursday and her case has been remanded until Aug. 31.
The RCMP say the charges come after a lengthy investigation with assistance from various police services in the Toronto area and the Canada Border Services Agency.
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