Former Soldier Admits to Arms Trafficking

A former Canadian soldier, Matthew Forbes, has pleaded guilty to seven charges involving the illegal possession and sale of military-grade firearms and controlled materials — including a high-stakes $40,000 deal at Quebec’s Citadelle — while under RCMP surveillance as part of a broader probe into ideologically motivated violent extremism. Though not accused of terrorism himself, Forbes admitted he knew the rules and was suspended from the military with pay. Prosecutors seek up to ten years in prison and a $2 million fine, while three other suspects face even more serious terrorism charges and have chosen jury trials. He’s set to return to court this fall with a final verdict expected by year’s end. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7cb5376786e44d2d