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Toronto pair held over G20 'plot' | |
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Security across Toronto has been heightened ahead of the summit | |
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. | 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 on Tuesday. | |
His partner, Kristen Peterson, also 37, has also been charged. | |
Police said the investigation was part of the ongoing effort to ensure "a safe and secure G20 Summit" held in Toronto this weekend. | |
Ms Peterson was charged on Thursday with possession of an explosive device and possession of a weapon. | |
Publication ban | |
Local media said more than 50 officers were involved in the raid on the couple's home. | |
Police officials said they executed a search warrant which led to the arrest of Mr Sonne. | |
He was charged on Wednesday with intimidation, threats against the justice system, possession of dangerous weapons and mischief. | |
Details of his court appearance on Wednesday are subject to a publication ban. | |
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." | 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. | The ISU Police declined to give further details about the arrest. |
Mr Sonne is expected to appear again in court later this week for a bail hearing. |