A 17-year-old Polish girl faces charges after allegedly providing instructions for explosives in a planned attack on a Canadian school, following a joint FBI-police operation.
Polish Teen Accused of Aiding School Attack Plan
A 17-year-old Polish national has been charged with aiding in the preparation of an attack on a school in Canada, according to Poland’s National Police Headquarters (KGP). The teen allegedly shared online instructions for constructing explosive devices.
The arrest was made possible through cooperation with the FBI. The planned attack was to involve firearms and a knife.
Online Communication and Extremist Links
Police discovered correspondence where the 17-year-old offered assistance in providing instructions for building explosives to an individual planning the attack. She used an online pseudonym referencing the perpetrator of the 1999 Columbine High School shooting in Colorado, USA.
The teen also maintained private contacts with individuals in Turkey and Canada, discussing mass killings. Authorities identified three other individuals involved in the correspondence as potentially linked to a subculture glorifying perpetrators of mass attacks, including school shootings.
Explosive Device Instructions Shared
Police from the Central Bureau of Cybercrime discovered the 17-year-old shared instructions for creating an explosive device using PVC pipe.
Potential Sentence and Further Investigation
The teen faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted. A search of her residence yielded computer equipment, phones, and digital storage devices.
A second 17-year-old was also searched, confirming receipt of the correspondence, though police state this contact appears to have been incidental.
Separate Case Involving 12-Year-Old
Police emphasize this is not an isolated incident, also identifying a 12-year-old boy who contacted a person suspected of preparing an attack in a European country. The juvenile’s case will be handled by a family court.
Police Appeal to Parents
The KGP has appealed to parents and guardians to closely monitor their children’s online activity.
