Michael Gann, 55, has been charged with manufacturing at least seven improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Manhattan. He allegedly used chemicals purchased online to create these bombs, placing them in various locations including on subway tracks and rooftops. Gann was arrested on June 5 after having another device on him and had previously made a concerning Instagram post. Authorities emphasized the swift response of law enforcement as crucial in preventing potential tragedies in New York City. The case will be prosecuted by the US Attorney's National Security and International Narcotics Unit.
"The safety of New Yorkers is paramount. As alleged, Michael Gann built explosive devices, stored them on a rooftop in SoHo, and threw one onto the subway tracks-putting countless lives at risk. Thanks to swift work by our law enforcement partners, no one was harmed. That vigilance assuredly prevented a tragedy in New York."
"This defendant allegedly stockpiled homemade explosives and traveled to New York City with these deadly devices. He threw one of these devices onto an active subway track and stored others on the rooftop of a residential building, but because of the skilled investigative work and swift response from the NYPD and our partners, we were able to intervene before he caused any harm."
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