New York Police Disrupt Alleged Jihadist Plot

The New York City mayor and police commissioner will hold a press conference May 12 to discuss more details in the arrest of two individuals over an aspirational plot to stage an armed assault on unspecified targets in the city. The two suspects were arrested in Midtown Manhattan the night of May 11. The suspected plotters reportedly exposed themselves through intent to purchase illegal weapons and discussing plans on the phone, while the New York Police Department worked to disrupt the alleged plot with quick arrests rather than attempting to build a federal case.