FBI arrests Afghan man on charges of plotting Election Day attack in US
WASHINGTON (AA) – The FBI has arrested an Afghan man living in Oklahoma City who was allegedly planning a “terrorist attack” in the US on Election Day, the Justice Department said.
Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, 27, allegedly plotted to target large crowds during the presidential election on November 5 with firearms and ammunition, according to the criminal complaint.
Tawhedi allegedly took steps to advance his plans, including liquidating his family’s assets, resettling members of his family overseas and acquiring two AK-47 rifles, said the Justice Department in a press release.
“Terrorism is still the FBI’s number one priority, and we will use every resource to protect the American people,” said FBI Director Christopher Wray.
The FBI, in coordination with the Oklahoma City Police Department, arrested Tawhedi after he purchased, received and took possession of two AK-47 assault rifles, 10 magazines and 500 rounds of ammunition.
He has been charged with “conspiring and attempting to provide material support” to terrorist groups, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years, as well as “receiving a firearm to commit a federal crime of terrorism”, which could result in an additional 15 years in prison.
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