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| Toronto man held over G20 'plot' | |
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| A man in Toronto has been charged with possession of explosives in what police say is an arrest related to a G20 summit in the Canadian city. | |
| Police said Byron Sonne, aged 37, was held after a raid on a home in midtown Toronto. | Police said Byron Sonne, aged 37, was held after a raid on a home in midtown Toronto. |
| They said the investigation was part of the ongoing effort to ensure "a safe and secure G20 Summit" held in Toronto this weekend. | They said the investigation was part of the ongoing effort to ensure "a safe and secure G20 Summit" held in Toronto this weekend. |
| Local media said more than 50 officers were involved in the raid. | Local media said more than 50 officers were involved in the raid. |
| Police officials said they executed a search warrant which led to the arrest of Mr Sonne on Tuesday. | |
| He was also charged with intimidation, threats against the justice system, possession of dangerous weapons and mischief. | |
| In a statement, Canada's Integrated Security Unit (ISU), which is responsible for the security of the G20 summit, said: "There is no risk to public safety." | |
| The ISU Police declined to give further details about the arrest. | |
| Mr Sonne is expected to appear in court later on Wednesday for a bail hearing. |