3 ISIS Followers Arrested for Plot to Bomb Times Square and NYC Subway

3 ISIS Followers Arrested for Plot to Bomb Times Square and NYC Subway
L, R: A shipment of hydrogen peroxide allegedly intended for production of improvised explosives; C: A map of the New York City Subway with marks allegedly illustrating a bombing plot. The U.S. Department of Justice
Petr Svab
Petr Svab
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Three men allegedly planned multiple terrorist attacks on New York City, including bombing Times Square, the subway, and shooting people at concert venues. They pledged allegiance to ISIS, according to the Justice Department.

The three were Abdulrahman El Bahnasawy, 19, a Canadian citizen; Talha Haroon, 19, a U.S. citizen residing in Pakistan; and Russell Salic, 37, a Philippine citizen.

Petr Svab
Petr Svab
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Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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