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Canadian intern at NATO HQ in Belgium arrested on suspicion of spying for ‘third country’

Public Safety Canada says the arrest is related to an ongoing criminal investigation

Public Safety Canada said the government was aware of the arrest. It did not disclose the suspect's identity or say which "third country" she is alleged to have been spying for.

Public Safety Canada said the government was aware of the arrest. It did not disclose the suspect's identity or say which "third country" she is alleged to have been spying for.

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Public Safety Canada said the government was aware of the arrest. It did not disclose the suspect's identity or say which "third country" she is alleged to have been spying for.

Public Safety Canada said the government was aware of the arrest. It did not disclose the suspect's identity or say which "third country" she is alleged to have been spying for.

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