A suspect, whose name has not been released, was detained after the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force, as well as NYPD officers, discovered information about his queries into buying grenades, APA reports citing Sputnik International.
The unknown man was reportedly arrested after police officials stated that he was planning to throw explosive devices at people in Times Square. The suspect was detained when he went to buy the explosives.
The officials said that the man had been under surveillance for some time and was being closely monitored by authorities. NYPD hasn't commented on the matter yet, referring all inquiries to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, which has also declined to comment.
Times Square has been a frequent target of ambitious terrorists because of its reputation as the "Crossroads of the World".
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