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FBI finds explosive residue in storage unit after 2 men are charged with lighting bombs in NYC
FBI discovered explosive residue in a Pennsylvania storage unit linked to two teens charged with an ISIS-inspired bomb attack outside NYC mayor's residence.
- On March 9, 2026, the FBI conducted controlled detonations of explosive residue in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, as prosecutors charged Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, with throwing devices outside Gracie Mansion.
- Investigators say the two told them they were inspired by the Islamic State group and prosecutors allege they hoped to cause greater carnage than the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.
- Journalists photographed Balat throwing a device, smoking with a lit fuse that was later found to contain TATP, nuts, and bolts, which extinguished without harm, before he dropped a second object and was arrested.
- The defendants were held without bail after a Monday court hearing, and defense attorneys requested protective custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center, Brooklyn, pending a bail application.
- The protest drew roughly two dozen protesters and more than 120 counterprotesters, with Mamdani condemning it as a 'vile protest rooted in white supremacy' while at a museum during the incident.
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CNN flayed for calling NYC Islamic terror suspects ‘Pennsylvania teenagers’ * WorldNetDaily * by WND Staff
Source link Reminiscent of media calling illegal-alien gang member Kilmar Abrego Garcia a “Maryland father,” CNN is getting plenty of flak for an X post about the two men now in custody and facing terrorism charges related to a Saturday attack in NYC, calling them simply “Pennsylvania teenagers.” The two were charged with throwing bombs
They were arrested shortly after launching two explosive devices in the vicinity of a demonstration held on Saturday, 7 March in front of the residence of the mayor of New York, Zohran Mamdani. At the appeal of the ultra-conservative American influencer Jake Lang, this gathering, which brought together some 20 demonstrators and about 125 counter-demonstrators according to the AFP, intended to denounce "Islamization" of society as well as Muslim …
NYC terror suspect allegedly seen purchasing fireworks fuse days before attack | Fox Wilmington WSFX-TV
close Video Surveillance video shows NYC terror suspect buying a fireworks fuse in Pennsylvania Surveillance footage shows Emir Balat purchasing a 20-foot safety fuse for $6.89 at Phantom Fireworks’ Penndel showroom. (Footage courtesy of Phantom Fireworks) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! BUCKS COUNTY, Pa. — One of two Pennsylvania men accused of plotting an ISIS-inspired terror attack in New York City allegedly bought a fireworks …
NYC terror suspect allegedly seen purchasing fireworks fuse days before attack
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! BUCKS COUNTY, Pa. — One of two Pennsylvania men accused of plotting an ISIS-inspired terror attack in New York City allegedly bought a fireworks fuse at a suburban Pennsylvania store just days before allegedly hurling explosive devices at protesters outside Gracie Mansion. Emir Balat, 18, of Langhorne, appears to have purchased a 20-foot roll of consumer safety fuse from Phantom Fireworks in Penndel…
NYC explosive incident highlights challenge for agencies
An attempted bombing in New York is raising questions about terrorism threats and security measures to prevent them. Two men from Pennsylvania are accused of bringing homemade explosives to an anti-Islamic demonstration and throwing one into the crowd. The device didn’t detonate, and there were no injuries. Amna Nawaz discussed the challenge for security agencies with Juliette Kayyem.
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