Federal and local authorities say they have disrupted an alleged plan to carry out a large-scale attack in New York City, preventing what officials describe as a potentially devastating incident before it could unfold.
According to investigators, a suspect identified as Michael Gann was taken into custody following a coordinated counterterrorism operation involving federal agencies and the New York Police Department. Officials emphasized that the intervention occurred before any members of the public were placed in danger.
Law enforcement sources stated that the investigation began months earlier, after analysts identified a pattern of activity that raised security concerns. While individual actions initially appeared legal on their own, authorities say the broader pattern prompted closer monitoring. Through interagency cooperation, investigators were able to assess the situation and act quickly once they believed a credible threat existed.
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