Harun Abdul-Malik Yener was arrested for allegedly plotting to bomb New York

Florida man Harun Abdul-Malik Yener, 30, was arrested on November 20 for allegedly planning to set off a bomb in New York City before Thanksgiving. Authorities charged Yener with attempting to use an explosive device to destroy a federal commerce building.

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Details on Florida man’s arrest after allegedly planning bomb attack in New York before Thanksgiving

The FBI began investigating Harun Abdul-Malik Yener in February after “receiving a tip” that he “stored bomb-making diagrams in an unlocked storage facility,” according to a source. press release from the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida. The release also revealed that police discovered sketches and bomb-making materials, such as electronic circuit boards and timers, in Yener’s archives. Additionally, authorities found several bomb-making searches on his Google account, dating back to 2017, according to the report. EVERYBODY.

In June, Yener met with undercover FBI agents, whom he said were part of an “anti-government militia.” During their conversation, Yener allegedly expressed a desire to join the militia and build an explosive device. He later revealed that he planned to attack a New York City business the week before Thanksgiving, hoping his actions would serve as a “reset” and “reset” the US government. Charging documents obtained by Related press showed that Harun Abdul-Malik Yener planned to target the New York City Stock Exchange.

“The stock exchange, we want to hit that, because it will wake people up,” Yener allegedly told the undercover agents.

CBS reports that Yener told undercover agents that he was going to New York to arrange everything. He reportedly planned to disguise himself and share a recorded message with the press about the reason for the attack. Yener also allegedly mentioned to an undercover agent that the bombing would be “like a small nuclear bomb about to go off.” He is also said to have said that anything outside the building would be destroyed and anything inside would be destroyed.

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Harun Abdul-Malik Yener appeared in court for the first time on Wednesday, November 20 and will be detained until trial.

Court documents also reveal his history of threats. AP reported that Yener is also known for posting videos on YouTube showing how to make explosives and fireworks from household items.

According to CBS News, Yener told undercover agents that he considered joining ISIS in 20215 but changed his mind because he believed the group would not achieve its goals.

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