Quebec RCMP say Canadian woman returning from Syria faces terrorism charges

MONTREAL — The RCMP say a Quebec woman returning from Syria will face terrorism charges.

Oumaima Chouay faces four charges, including leaving Canada to participate in the activity of a terrorist group, participation in the activity of a terrorist group, providing property or services for terrorism purposes and conspiracy to participate in the activity of a terrorist group.

The RCMP is to hold a news conference this morning in Montreal on the arrest.

It says in a statement that Chouay had been under investigation by the police force’s Integrated National Security Enforcement Team since November 2014.