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Daniel Minta Darko 2nd Quebecer to sign terrorism-linked peace bond

Another Quebec man has agreed to abide by strict conditions, including wearing an electronic tracking bracelet, after the RCMP identified him as a potential threat to national security.

26-year-old man is friend of Merouane Ghalmi, who signed similar agreement in March

The federal Crown says it sought a peace bond for the Montreal man as a preventative measure. (CBC)

Another Quebec man has agreed to abide by strict conditions, includingwearing an electronic tracking bracelet, after the RCMP identified him as a potentialthreat to national security.

The RCMPdoesn't have enough evidence to lay a charge against 26-year-oldDaniel Minta Darko, however the public prosecution service of Canada was able to secure a peace bond.

It's a seldom-used tactic that allows authorities to preemptivelykeep track of an individual who they deem to pose a threat.

Merouane Ghalmi arrives at the Montreal Courthouse in Montreal, Thursday, February 26, 2015. (Graham Hughes/Canadian Press)

As part of the peace bond, Darko agreed to a prohibition on cell phone use for a year. He is also forbidden from communicating with anyone in Syria, Turkey, Malaysia or any person connected to a terrorist group on social media.

Darko is a friend ofMerouaneGhalmi, a mixed martial arts fighter who signed a similar peace bond in March.

In both cases, the details of the RCMP's concerns for public safety have not been released.

Federal Crown prosecutorLyneDcariesaid these arethe first two cases in Quebec in which policehave reason to fear that a terrorist act could becommitted,but added that several other investigations are still ongoing.