The official from the Ministry of Education arrested in February 2021 with a veritable arsenal in an attempt to make a splash against sanitary measures still works for the Government of Quebec and even has to go to his office in Complex G several times per week since returning from face-to-face work.
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The arrest of Karl Maheux, a resident of L’Ancienne-Lorette, on February 5, 2021 had caused quite a stir in the neighborhood when the RCMP had even erected a large security perimeter around the residence.
Karl Maheux must be back in court on July 7.
And for good reason, the Integrated National Security Team (EISN) which was leading the investigation had discovered a dozen homemade bombs in the residence of the computer scientist.
The RCMP had first been alerted when Maheux had imported a silencer delivered to his home, a prohibited device. Armed with a search warrant, the RCMP broke into the home of the 48-year-old accused.
Explosive materials and firearms
In addition to the explosive material that would have been used to make a dozen homemade bombs and the imported silencer, five other silencers, seven large-caliber firearms, five high-capacity magazines and a .32 caliber revolver were found.
Photo courtesy, RCMP
The police then got their hands on a dozen homemade bombs, large caliber weapons and silencers
Maheux was also charged with possession of cayenne pepper and two automatic knives.
Despite the serious charges facing Karl Maheux, he was conditionally released a few days after his arrest, creating some concern among his neighbors.
One of his employers, Avjet, which works at the Quebec airport, quickly dismissed him. But the Ministry of Education, where the accused works as a computer scientist, was less expeditious in temporarily relieving him of his duties.
However, the one who worked in the Server Systems Service of the Information Systems Department is still employed by this department.
According to our sources, Karl Maheux quickly resumed his services as a computer analyst after his release.
“Climate of Anxiety”
At that time, some of the accused’s work colleagues noticed, without being informed by their employer, that Karl Maheux had returned to service and were alarmed.
According to our information, the management would then have replied to the employees that the IT specialist did not have access to the premises of the Marie-Guyart building, in particular because of teleworking.
But now since the return to face-to-face last April, he has been seen several times at his office. The employees, stunned, would have asked the manager for an explanation.
The reasons for Karl Maheux’s arrest create a “climate of anxiety” among his colleagues, they say, in addition to deploring the lack of information.
Because of his position, the accused always has access to personal information of students as well as of the personnel of the School Service Centers according to the specifications of the position he occupies.
Cautious reaction
The SPGQ union which represents Mr. Maheux at Complex G reacted with great hesitation when contacted by the Log.
“Until proven otherwise, he is innocent,” replied Gaston Lehoux.
The Ministry of Education never responded to our questions on this subject.
►Karl Maheux’s next appearance in court is scheduled for July 7 where the parties have announced that he should dispose of his files, that is to say, plead guilty. For the moment, the charges have therefore not been demonstrated before a judge.