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The RCMP is investigating whether two Canadians suspected of attacking a gas plant in eastern Algeria two months ago received assistance from associates in Canada.

After confirming a second suspected terrorist killed during the four-day siege was a Canadian citizen, police are now probing whether the men were aided by co-conspirators.

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The investigation is examining those who may have knowingly provided financing or facilitated their travel, both of which would be illegal and could result in terrorism charges.

But police were saying little about the case. They have not released the men’s names or indicated whether they were Canadian-born or had emigrated from North Africa or elsewhere.

“Our investigation into this matter continues and no further information will be given at this time,” said Sgt. Greg Cox, the RCMP’s acting director of media relations.

About three dozen armed Islamists led by al-Qaeda-linked Mokhtar Belmokhtar stormed the In Amenas gas plant on Jan. 16. They held hundreds of workers hostage and executed several of them.