Terrorism charges have been laid in connection with the January attack on Edmonton City Hall.
RCMP announced the charges against Bezhani Sarvar, 28, on Monday.
He faces:
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one count of counselling commission of terrorism offence contrary to section 83.221(1) of the Criminal Code; -
possession of property for terrorist purposes contrary to section 83.04 of the Criminal Code; and -
a variety of other charges related to weapons and an explosion.
Sarvar, a former commissionaire, is accused of firing several shots inside city hall on Jan. 23 as well as throwing a Molotov cocktail from the second floor.
No one was hurt.
Sarvar was charged previously by police.
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