Michael Gann, a 55-year-old from Long Island, was indicted for constructing seven homemade bombs with assistance from artificial intelligence. He transported the explosives to New York City, storing some on a rooftop in SoHo. Gann expressed violent sentiments towards protests on social media. Law enforcement revealed he used household materials ordered online to create the bombs, storing dangerous quantities of explosive substances. Agencies emphasized a successful cooperative effort in apprehending Gann before any legal harm could occur, giving a sense of urgency and public safety in the investigation.
Gann told law enforcement officials that he used two household compounds that he ordered online to make the improvised explosives. He also purchased over 200 cardboard tubes and more than 50 feet of fuses. One of the devices he built had roughly 30 grams of explosive powder - about 600 times the legal limit for consumer fireworks.
Gann allegedly produced multiple improvised explosive devices intended for use in Manhattan, highlighting the effectiveness of the partnership among law enforcement agencies in New York.
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