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Ten young people suspected of wanting to join jihadist groups overseas were arrested last weekend at Montreal’s Trudeau International Airport, the RCMP said late Tuesday.

No charges have been laid, the investigation is continuing and the 10 young Montrealers have had their passports confiscated.

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The RCMP said in a statement that it is unable to release any names or information on what led to the arrests.

Investigators have, however, met with the families and friends of the suspects and said “the decision to leave the country was not that of the family, but of a single family member.”

“These are very difficult times for the relatives and loved ones of the persons arrested,” the RCMP said. “As a result, family members often find themselves at a complete loss and unable to understand the decision made by the youth.”

Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney said in a statement that he cannot comment on the arrests directly, but he commended the RCMP and the Integrated National Security Enforcement Team for their “continued vigilance in keeping our streets and communities safe from the ongoing global terror threat.”