Police detained the man, discussing the purchase of weapons, which he then planned to use in the attack on new York’s times square.
According to the source CNN police, the suspect was interested in buying grenades and firearms. He also said that he plans to kill on the area of police and city officials. The source added that at the time of his arrest, the man was already under surveillance. He was placed into custody on Thursday, June 6. The suspect’s name is not reported.
At the moment the details of the arrest were not disclosed, however, according to WCBS, police acted undercover to stop an intruder — the man was caught when he tried to purchase weapons.According to the Times Square District Management Association, times square is visited by approximately 380,000 people, making it one of the most popular places in the world. The area already attracted the attention of terrorists: in 2010, Faisal Shahzad attempted to detonate the times square bomb installed in the van — but his venture failed. Thanks to the owners of local food trucks, inform the authorities about a suspicious vehicle, the Shahzada was detained, and he is now serving a life sentence in prison.This material is updated
