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TORONTO — A man who appeared on Canada’s version of “American Idol” was the third person arrested as part of an alleged plot against targets in Canada and abroad, police said Thursday.
The two other suspects made a brief appearance in court Thursday on charges they had plans to make bombs and to use them. Police allege the men had plans and schematics to make improvised explosive devices.
Hiva Alizadeh, 30, and Misbahuddin Ahmed, 26, appeared in court after their arrests Wednesday in Ottawa. They are to appear again, by video, next week.
Dr. Khurram Syed Sher was taken into custody in London, Ontario, on Thursday. Sher, 28, appeared on the reality show “Canadian Idol” in 2008.
Denver Post wire services
