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He was arrested on August 10 after allegedly parking a car containing a propane tank and flammable liquids near the consulate, which led to a section of downtown Halifax being shut down. Assakereh faces charges that include making threats against internationally protected people, an offence considered terrorist activity."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Assakereh's legal aid lawyer informed the court on Friday that the defence is working with the accused's family on a bail plan, but it will not be ready for some time. Assakereh has agreed to remain in custody. He is scheduled to return to court on September 10 to enter a plea and indicate his choice of trial format."},{"type":"heading","text":"Disagreement on details of arrest"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The full report from CBC News states Ali Assakereh was arrested on August 10 for allegedly placing a propane tank and flammable liquids in his car and parking near the consulate. 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