Florida Man Arrested for Plotting to Bomb New York Stock Exchange

SOURCE apnews.com
Florida man arrested for plotting to bomb the New York Stock Exchange, intending to 'reboot' the U.S. government. He had bomb-making materials and planned to detonate the bomb with a remote-controlled device.

Key Points

  • Arrested individual had bomb-making materials and a plan to detonate the bomb remotely
  • He expressed intentions to 'reboot' the U.S. government by attacking the New York Stock Exchange
  • Undercover FBI agents were involved in uncovering the plot

Pros

  • FBI successfully intercepted the plot before any harm was done
  • Arrested individual is now in custody and awaiting trial

Cons

  • The individual had a history of making threats and associating with extremist groups
  • Potential loss of life and destruction of property if the plot had been carried out