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An Ottawa woman has been arrested by the RCMP and charged in connection with a terrorist hoax in this city.

In May, City of Ottawa officials received a letter that warned of a terrorist attack aimed at federal government buildings in LeBreton Flats and Tunney’s Pasture, the RCMP said.

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The RCMP’s Integrated National Security Enforcement Team worked with Ottawa Police Services to investigate the origins of the letter, and a woman was arrested on Thursday,.

Charged with taking part in a terrorist hoax and uttering threats, the woman is to appear at the Ottawa Courthouse on Oct. 11. The RCMP has not yet identified her.