The Canadian government has raised concerns directly with Russia following reports that Russia is behind a plan to install incendiary devices on planes bound for North America.
of wall street journal Western security officials reported on Monday that they believe two incendiary devices were used as part of a Russian operation aimed at starting fires onboard cargo and passenger planes bound for the United States and Canada. Ta.
Both devices caught fire in July at DHL’s logistics hubs, one in Leipzig, Germany, and one in Birmingham, England.
“The Government of Canada is aware and deeply concerned about Russia’s escalating activity, from cyber incidents and disinformation to sabotage,” Public Safety Spokesperson Tim Warmington said in a media statement Tuesday. I’m concerned.”
“Canada has expressed this concern directly to the Russian authorities and made clear that any threat to the safety and security of Canadians is unacceptable.”
Polish authorities announced last month that they had arrested four people on suspicion of plotting to mail explosives to Canada and the United States.
Poland’s National Prosecutor’s Office said the group’s plans included sending packages containing disguised explosives and dangerous materials to European Union countries and the United Kingdom through courier companies.
“The group’s objective was also to test the route of transmission of such packages that were ultimately destined for the United States and Canada,” prosecutors said in a statement.
Polish authorities have arrested four people on suspicion of planning to mail explosives to Canada and the United States.
Polish officials said the plot was part of a test run aimed at loading explosives onto planes bound for the United States and Canada. new york times Three Western officials briefed on the operation said they could not confirm such an intention, according to media reports on Tuesday.
“While there is no immediate threat to Canadians at this time, Canada’s national security and law enforcement agencies are working closely with our allies on this critical issue to keep Canadians safe,” Warmington said in a statement. “There is,” he said.
The Times reported that the plot was organized by Russia’s military agency, the GRU. The Times report added that the purpose was not entirely clear, but may have been to set DHL’s logistics base on fire, possibly as a warning.
But the Times also reported that Western intelligence agencies also believe that the Russian government has been involved in more sinister activities, such as destroying planes on U.S. runways, detonating bombs in U.S. warehouses, and even blowing up planes in flight. They are also investigating whether he intended to do so.
A spokesperson for Public Safety Canada said Transport Canada takes aviation safety “very seriously” and works closely with law enforcement, airlines, airport authorities and security partners to ensure the safety of Canadians. He added that there is.
“Transport Canada remains vigilant and works with partners to respond to threats to Canada’s aviation security, and takes immediate action when safety or security issues are identified,” he said. I intend to do so.”
CBC News has also reached out to the RCMP for comment.
