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A man in Prince Edward Island is facing terrorism charges for allegedly making firearms with a 3D printer and uttering threats, the RCMP announced Wednesday.
The Mounties issued a statement saying 51-year-old Daniel Desmond Crowder has been charged with two terrorism-related offences under the Criminal Code, adding that the case marks the first time this type of charge has been laid in Atlantic Canada.
“These charges show how seriously the RCMP take threats of violent extremism and terrorism and that we will act with every means available to protect the public,” RCMP Insp. Richard Marshall, head of the federal policing unit in P.E.I., said in the statement.
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The first charge alleges Crowder knowingly facilitated a terrorist activity by possessing weapons and manufacturing firearms and their components. The second charge relates to the possession of weapons, 3D-printing equipment and instructional guides on making AR-15 assault rifles and other firearms intended to be used for a terrorist activity.
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The allegations against Crowder have not been tested in court.
The RCMP said investigators could find no evidence of a “broader network” or active risk to the public.
“This case should not be seen as reflective of broader trends in our community,” the RCMP statement says. “P.E.I. remains one of the safest places in Canada, and this case demonstrates police readiness to respond to even the most serious threats.”
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On Aug. 18, the Mounties confirmed they had imposed a one-year terrorism peace bond on Crowder, who is now in custody. The RCMP said the purpose of the peace bond was to ensure community safety during their investigation.
At the time, Crowder was ordered to follow 29 conditions, including prohibitions on accessing the internet or possessing a passport. He was also told not to leave the province without written consent.
The RCMP also confirmed officers had seized 3D-printed firearm components and arrested the accused in February.
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