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Montreal man charged after alleged death threats made against Carney

Marc Porlier, 51, was arrested and charged with uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm, RCMP announced Monday.

Montreal man charged after alleged death threats made against Carney

A Montreal man, Marc Porlier, 51, has been charged after allegedly making death threats against Prime Minister Mark Carney, according to the RCMP. The investigation into the allegations began on August 5, following which Porlier was quickly arrested, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) announced on Monday.

Porlier is accused of sending threatening messages not only to Carney but also to a senator and other individuals, the RCMP stated. The investigation is a serious matter, with police emphasizing that violent statements will not be tolerated and perpetrators may face significant criminal charges. Anyone with information regarding the threats is urged to contact the police.

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