Police in the Greater Toronto Area say they have disrupted a dangerous, ISIS-inspired terror cell that was allegedly planning attacks against the Jewish community and the abduction of women to be used as sex slaves.
Project Neapolitan: A Joint Forces Success
The major investigation, dubbed Project Neapolitan, was a collaboration between the Toronto Police Service, Peel Regional Police, and the RCMP's Integrated National Security Enforcement Team (INSET). The operation led to the arrest of three Toronto men and the laying of 79 criminal charges.
Authorities announced the arrests on December 19, 2025. The accused are Waleed Khan, 26, Osman Azizov, 18, and Fahad Sadaat, 19. All face serious charges, including kidnapping and firearms offences, which have not yet been tested in court.
"We definitely foiled something. No question," a police source told the Toronto Sun. The source alleged the trio were "committed to violence and they had weapons and other capabilities."
Alleged Targets: Jewish Community and Young Women
Police allege the cell's ideology was fueled by a deep hatred for Jewish people, with discussions centering on launching an attack similar to the Bondi Beach massacre in Sydney, Australia. While a specific target or date was not disclosed, a source stated, "Hatred toward the Jewish community was being discussed... They had the capability to get up one day and start shooting."
In a statement, Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw confirmed the alleged offences were "targeting women and members of the Jewish community."
Separately, the investigation revealed a chilling motive behind two attempted kidnappings of women in May and June 2025. Police allege the men were radicalized by extremist teachings that condoned sexual slavery. "They were subject to extremist Islamic teachings that says it's okay to have sex slaves," a police source claimed.
How the Plot Unraveled
The investigation began with two separate kidnapping attempts. The first occurred on May 31, 2025, near Don Mills Road and Rochefort Drive in Toronto, where a woman was approached by three armed men who tried to force her into a vehicle.
The second attempt happened on June 24, 2025, on Ellesboro Drive in Mississauga. Two women were chased by three men armed with a handgun, a rifle, and a knife. In both incidents, the intervention of passing motorists or good Samaritans prevented the abductions.
Peel Regional Police's breakthrough in identifying a vehicle from security footage was the key that linked the cases. This evidence led to arrests, search warrants, and the uncovering of communications that exposed the broader terror plot and its ideological motivations.
Further allegations suggest one of the accused had direct connections to ISIS members and was sending money abroad to support terrorist activities in Syria.
Community Reaction and Police Assurance
Following the arrests, police chiefs briefed both Jewish and Muslim community leaders. While there was reported frustration over a lack of specific details, law enforcement emphasized the operation's success in preventing a potential catastrophe.
In a post on X, Toronto Police sought to reassure the public, stating, "There are no known threats to Toronto's Jewish community." They noted an increased police presence in relevant areas as a precaution.
Community organizations expressed gratitude for the police work. Noah Shack, CEO of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA), said the details indicated "a grave threat... to target women and Jewish Canadians." Ontario Premier Doug Ford also thanked police, calling for the accused to be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
The case highlights the ongoing threat of ideologically motivated violent extremism in Canada and the critical role of inter-agency cooperation and community vigilance in maintaining public safety.
