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, NY Daily News reported, citing sources.
The unknown man was reportedly arrested after police officials stated that he was planning to throw explosive devices at people in Times Square.
The New York Police Department hasn’t commented on the matter yet, referring all inquiries to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, which has also declined to comment. The man’s name and possible motive have not yet been made public.