Pakistani Man Charged With Plotting Terrorist Attack In New York City, Arrested In Canada

Shahzeb allegedly attempted to travel from Canada to the U.S. with plans to use automatic and semi-automatic weapons for the attack. He reportedly told undercover law enforcement officers of his intent to form an offline IS cell. He even identified locations for the attacks, targeting New York due to its large Jewish population.

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Shahzeb was arrested on Wednesday by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Ormstown, Quebec. He is scheduled to appear in court in Montreal on September 13. If convicted, he faces up to 20 years in prison. The Department of Justice has not confirmed if Shahzeb has obtained legal representation.

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